…weather patterns. California depends on groundwater for a major portion of its annual water supply, and sustainable groundwater management is essential to a reliable and resilient water system. The California…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…water quality in high priority watersheds the Mississippi River Basin. Energy and Bioeconomy Made available $100 million in grant funds, with matching funds from state and private partners, which will…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…research areas are developing or promoting practices that optimize water and/or nutrient efficiency; evaluating strategies and potential technologies to increase crop nitrogen use efficiency; development of integrated decision support tools;…
Will El Niño End California’s Drought?
…weather events while continuing to conserve water due to the drought. Mandatory water conservation remains in effect under emergency regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board. The regulations…
Fresh Christmas Tree
…at least one gallon of water, or a rule of thumb is one quart of water for every inch of diameter of the trunk. Be sure to keep the water…
The California Kitchen: Ponche
…1 cup chopped prunes (packed) 6 oranges, washed, sliced (with peel on) 6 cinnamon sticks 7 quarts’ water 2 cups brown sugar Rum To get the cooking directions, listen to…
Agri View: U.S. Farm Raised
…with pure freshwater pumped from underground wells. The rectangular-shaped ponds, averaging 10 to 20 acres each, are built above ground by constructing levees. These embankments contain water that can reach…
Appropriations Bill Falls Short for Farmers While Tax Bill Offers Hope
…the pending patchwork of state-level GMO labeling laws to refusing to prohibit funding of Water of the U.S. implementation, rural America will face a darker new year as the future…
Freezing Temperatures not Bad for Valley Citrus
…the season. In some cases, growers used wind machines in the early morning hours to keep the fruit dry and prevent delays in harvest. Typically, growers will also run water…
Water Cuts Inevitable for Valley Future
…management of groundwater. Get more information at Water.CA.Gov Groundwater Sustainability Program Draft Strategic Plan DWR has developed a Draft Strategic Plan for its Sustainable Groundwater Program. The draft plan describes…
The California Kitchen: Chicken Tamales
…stemmed and seeded 1 cup water 1 t salt 1 cup corn masa 1/2 (10-1/2-ounce) can chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup lard or butter 8 corn husks…
New Software Measures Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint
…tools. “The practices have long been recognized as good for soil, water and habitat,” says Chambers, “now they are getting credit for keeping carbon (a.k.a. soil organic matter) underground too.”…
Milk Calendar
…over vegetable mixture; stir until well coated. Transfer to prepared dish. Topping: Place 1 sheet of phyllo on work surface; brush entire phyllo surface with butter (keep remaining phyllo covered…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…California producer stressed that more surface and groundwater storage “remains a critical piece of the solution to water shortfalls. Congress should streamline regulatory hurdles to assist in developing new environmentally…