…water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign…
Agri View: Bourbon
…a mash tun, along with water, to make the slurry, which cooks approximately eight hours and ferments another five to seven days. The fermenting slurry builds its alcohol content during…
Sweet Summer Fruit
…From: Local Foods-About Food How to Grill Peaches Grilling Peaches Makes Them Sweet and Juicy By Molly Watson, Local Foods Expert Peaches take to the grill like fish to water….
Groundwater Monitoring Improves
…elevation monitoring for all 515 groundwater basins identified in DWR Bulletin 118, California’s Groundwater. The Water Code also requires DWR to make groundwater elevation data widely and readily available to…
Smelt Plan Calls for More Water Release
…western Delta where fresh and saltwater mix, and move upstream into fresher water to spawn. Factors implicated in the decline of the species include non-native predators and competitors, water project…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…and legislative issues that affect the tree nut industry, including, but not limited to, pesticides, safety, water, labor, and air quality issues. For more information, please visit www.agprocessors.org About Verisk…
Funding to Address Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
…mitigate the impacts of climate change on our nation’s agricultural systems, which will be invaluable for American farmers whose livelihoods directly depend on the nation’s land and water resources.” The…
Forecasting Temperatures Easier Than Rain
…of Water Resources (DWR) State Climatologist Michael Anderson. He said the state has some of the greatest variability in the United States. Interstate Resources Manager for DWR Jeanine Jones agrees…
Basin Boundary Modifications Update
…modification submissions please contact your DWR Region Office Representatives. Northern Region Office (Red Bluff) – Bill Ehorn, Ehorn@water.ca.gov North Central Region Office (West Sacramento) – Bill Brewster, Brewster@water.ca.gov South Central…
Water Challenges Make Conservation Standard
Conservation will likely be a regular practice for California’s water future even when changes come to the water system. Challenges continue again this year despite an increase in precipitation this…
Conservation: The California Lifestyle
…State Fair attendees who want to learn how to embrace water conservation as a way of life. The first exhibit, located in Building B, illustrates how a ‘water-wise’ home can…
The California Kitchen: Pickled Pistachios
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pickled pistachios with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Water 1 Cup Pistachios shelled…
CA Water Agencies File Suit Against Reclamation
…redistribution of Central Valley Project and State Water Project water supplies away from urban and agricultural uses and have jeopardized the water supply for waterfowl and wildlife refuges. Since 2008…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…first ingredient is beef, then it will also be exempt from this law. There is an additional provision that says if the first ingredient is broth or water and the…