…the warm phase of ENSO. These deviations from normal surface temperatures can have large-scale impacts not only on ocean processes, but also on global weather and climate. El Niño and…
Presidents Who Farmed
…beans, corn, and tomatos, and pouring tubs of water into sandy soil that would sprout large watermelon. And about a year before he became President, George W. Bush – bought…
Soil Sampling for Salinity Challenges
…can hold. The higher the CEC, the more cations that stick to the soil, preventing them from entering the soil water (soil water is the amount of water that is…
UC Davis Hydrology Team Visits NRI Study Field
…including the use of soil water content sensors and dataloggers, neutron probe soil water content determinations, and commercial field ET measurement instrumentation that is also being installed at the study…
Agri View: Growing Pumpkins
…big pumpkins, the most important things to remember are seeds, soil, sunshine, and water. By mid-August the plants are pulling in water and nutrients at a great rate. Nighttime is…
The California Kitchen: Champagne Poached Kiwi With Orange Crème Anglaise
…3 Cups Water 2 Cups Champagne 3 egg 1 vanilla bean 2 T Vanilla 1 Cup Cream 1/3 Cup Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…solutions for existing problems and focuses on the vibrant future for California’s water policy. Over two years ago CCM made water a priority following a historical zero surface water allocation…
Almond Board: Workshops for Growers
…advisors and Almond Board-funded researchers discussing the following topics: • Using CASP online tools to meet your growing needs • Nitrogen calculator, mapping, irrigation • Water Use Efficiency in the…
Water Agencies Encouraged by Introduction of Senate Water Bill
…the state’s two major water projects continue to suffer unnecessarily from chronic water supply shortages. Provisions of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Introduction of Senate Water Bill
Introduction of a California water bill in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Dianne Feinstein will help Congress move toward final legislation that addresses the state’s chronic water shortages, according to…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Sorbet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to make amazing Kiwi Sorbet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Kiwis 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Sparkling Water…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…researchers, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service local staff to promote voluntary conservation. “Our local NRCS and local salt water district they allow us to do things and then share…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…and ranchers—to be especially knowledgeable of groundwater and its politics. In addition, groundwater users must stay informed about how Groundwater Sustainability Plans are developing. Plans can require groundwater users to…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s…