…located. Personal protective equipment must be consistent with U.S. Department of Labor standards for ensuring respirators are effective, including fit test, medical evaluation and training. Specific amounts of water must…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…Gibbons said, Setton Pistachio suffered another year of a zero federal water allocation in areas such as Terra Bella, and that increased the purchase price for water—if any could be…
Water Lost in Storm Runoff Substantial
It’s hard to estimate how much water winter flooding of ag land could add to aquifers, but the amount of storm water lost during those months is staggering. Water Lost…
Using Wastewater to Irrigate Grapevines
A 2-year project has been looking at putting some facts to the possibility of using wastewater to irrigate grapes on vineyards. Using Wastewater to Irrigate Grapes A UC Davis project…
Governor Signs CFBF-Endorsed Bill to Streamline Groundwater Adjudication
…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a historic measure which regulated groundwater in California. At the time, adjudication was considered too complex to address as part of SGMA. “Streamlining the process for…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…any crop residue left on the surface from this season’s crop,” says Chessman. “Doing all tillage in the spring before you plant would be a better bet,” he says. Any…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…Water Act over various waters. That jurisdiction – based on several U.S. Supreme Court decisions – had included “navigable” waters and waters with a significant hydrologic connection to navigable waters….
The California Kitchen: Untamed Mexican Street Corn Dip
…1 Cup Parmesan Powder 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 lb. Butter 1 Lemon 1 Cup Water 2 t Xanthum Gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…
Video Highlights Dairy Drip Project’s Success
…This system automatically mixes fresh water with lagoon water to keep a consistent nitrogen level in the output water. The system also filters the water to the point that it…
Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds
…Davis research is looking at flooding certain crops during winter months to help capture more storm water runoff. The project is currently testing alfalfa and grapes and has seen positive…
Energy Bill-Part 2
In this segment on energy bills Cathy Isom tells you how to keep your yourself out of HOT water when it comes to that energy bill this winter. Energy Bill-Part…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…is able to survive water deprivation. Peggy Lemaux, cooperative extension specialist at UC Berkeley’s Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, is heading the entire project. Co-investigators are Devin Coleman-Derr, Elizabeth…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…exacerbated the need for groundwater and these precious water reserves are reaching historic lows,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss how farmers and…
2015 Water Year Hottest and Driest on Record – From the California Department of Water Resources
…year of one of the state’s most severe dry periods on record. Water year 2015 continued the trend of surface water shortages for many urban and agricultural agencies. Most notably,…