…Water flows from the wet North to the dry South by way of two separate entities. The state owns and operates the State Water Project, the Feds own and operate…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…and potential subsidence concerns associated with the over-pumping of the groundwater basin that occurred during the most recent drought.” Supplies for the Friant Division come from water delivered from Millerton…
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
…watering and then just being left alone. The cast iron plant is an almost indestructible plant. Its very tolerant of irregular watering and, while it will deal with almost any light…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…notes that “agencies like the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Regional Water Boards, Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR), Cal/OSHA and others” should reevaluate priorities given the coronavirus situation. The group…
How to Safely Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
…the surface as you rinse it. Produce with bumpy, uneven surfaces, such as cauliflower and broccoli, should be soaked 1 to 2 minutes in cold water (with outer leaves already…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…does not go further in restricting water pumping, and farm groups and state water agencies are dissatisfied by DWR’s approach to water management. “The SWC and its member agencies do…
March Storms Had Nominal Impact on California’s Snowpack
…1 manual snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station reflected some noticeable gains from the month prior, but the measurements remain well below…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
…High-density plantings are particularly susceptible, as the increased amount of canopy creates a favorable microclimate for pathogens. “The trees are transpiring, they’re pulling water out of the ground, and putting…
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
…to not over-water; pruning when appropriate; planting in areas with proper draining; avoid plantings things too close together; using a nutrient balanced fertilizer, and applying fungicides. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…snow levels currently at approximately 50 percent of average for this year. While there is hope that the year will end up as a solid water year, the strawberry industry…
The California Kitchen: Chef Albert’s Simple Quarantine Alfredo
…3 T Water TT S+P California Kitchen ~ Chef Albert’s Simple Quarantine For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Easy French Bread
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to bake Untamed Easy French Bread with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Qt Warm Water 1 oz…
Snowpack Sees Significant Gains with Recent Storms
…came through California have added a significant amount of snow to the state’s higher elevations. As of Friday, March 13, the statewide snowpack summary from the California Department of Water…
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
…look at the comments submitted, these were scientific-based realistic agronomic input,” he said. “I don’t think it was received by the Central Coast Regional Water Board staff. They were given…