…of Salt 2.5 T Vegetable Shortening ½ Cup Water 3 Cup Berries 1 Cup Sugar 1 T Agar Agar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…
Western View: Growing Hemp, Yes or No?
…and animal feed. It’s a fast growing crop that can be grown just about anywhere. It requires a third of the water that corn needs, has few pests and grows…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…Ed Komski, California State Grange. Karla Nemeth, deputy secretary for water policy at the California Natural Resources Agency will also be providing an update to the state board on water…
Grove Shows Need for Soil Moisture Tools
…about conserving water yet providing enough water for adequate crop growth and crop health,” Rosecrans says. “I think you need to use a variety of tools to manage your moisture.”…
Regions Continue to Face Water Challenges
A good portion of California’s agriculture industry still faces water challenges, especially the southern end of the state. Regions Continue to Face Water Challenges Lots of agricultural areas rely heavily…
Stanford Study on Salinity of Deep Groundwater
…water in California and elsewhere. Deep aquifers have been developed for oil and gas extraction, and this activity has created both valuable data and risks to groundwater quality. Assessing groundwater…
Drought Gave Flood Irrigation Bad Rap
…Not Always the Answer Flood irrigation is looked at by the general public as a waste of water, but the system could be as water-wise as any other. “Flood irrigation…
More Groundwater Found in Central Valley
…a ‘water windfall,’ but we just did,” said study co-author Robert Jackson, the Michelle and Kevin Douglas Provostial Professor at Stanford. “There’s far more fresh water and usable water than…
Knowing Salt Levels in Water and Soil
…see what the EC levels are in the irrigation water going into the heavy irrigation period,” Bianchi says. “But also assessing what the EC of that pore water is which…
National Orange Blossom Day
…slight citrus flavor to any dish! Fragrant orange blossoms offer multiple health benefits when prepared correctly to make a tea or orange blossom water. Some of the advantages may include…
Climate Smart Israel – Visiting the ‘Financial Innovations Lab’
…Minister Netanyahu. Given our week of travels learning about Israel’s water solutions, the subjects of technology, increased efficiency, and recycled water utilization were all top of mind for us Californians!…
Snowpack Runoff Forecasts Drop Significantly
Snowpack runoff numbers have dropped significantly. Experts say that water is being absorbed more quickly, making up for four years of drought conditions. A California Department of Water Resources meeting…
Avocado Grower Tools Highlight Tour
A recent tour highlighted avocado grower tools and the need to use everything at their disposal to overcome water challenges. Avocado Grower Tools Highlight Tour A recent installment of the…
Climate Smart Israel – to Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee
…largest fresh water reservoir and the country’s largest and most important source of drinking water. We met with top officials of the plant breeding company Kaiima Ltd in Moshav Sharon…