…to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest, flawed water policies was not yet over. “You know, if we’re going to let the federal government dictate where we can and cannot…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
…detecting microbial contamination, defects, ripeness, physical damage, size, shape, and other quality attributes of plant or animal products (including forest products) or for monitoring air or water quality. Additionally, projects…
Gut Feelings Important in ACP/HLB Management
…to something growers are doing right now with the cold temperatures. Growers run fans and drip water to battle freezing conditions that may or may not come to their orchard….
National Milk Day
…Middle Ages, milk was called the virtuous white liquor because alcoholic beverages were more reliable than water. — 1863 – French chemist and biologist Louis Pasteur invented pasteurization, a method…
Agri View: The Gourd
…with water, and they appear in many creation myths. Since the beginning of their history, they have had a multitude of uses, including food, kitchen tools, toys, musical instruments and…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest, flawed water policies was not yet over. “You know, if we’re going to let the federal government dictate where we can and cannot farm—or cut…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…$20 million for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), which provides financial incentives to growers to implement water distribution systems on farms that reduce GHGs and save water;…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
…renewable natural resources, and environment graduates in STEM areas are expected to grow. Expect the strongest job market for plant scientists, food scientists, sustainable biomaterials specialists, water resources scientists and…
California Ag Faring Well Considering Drought
…Well Considering Drought Center for Watershed Sciences Director Jay Lund says California statistically has done pretty well considering water availability challenges but you don’t have to crunch the numbers to…
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
…and map details. PNAS Water Loss Maps The state of California has a globally important economy and a population exceeding 38 million. The state relies on its forested watersheds to…
The Western View: Water Projects
…and the streams and rivers are full, pouring water into Lake Shasta, which is a major water source for the California state water project – drinking water for southern California…
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…four years of drought, our grapes have helped us stay financially stable,” Kevin says. Bear Valley Ranch uses modern technologies to maximize water usage. “Whenever technology comes along, we try…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com Information on the State’s turf and toilet rebate program: http://www.saveourwaterrebates.com/…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…uses drip irrigation wherever possible (such as on his tomato crops) to make the most of the available water. The farm is also starting work on a comprehensive groundwater recharge…