…Los Angeles Times and picked up by the Fresno Bee, Mr. Gleason points out that it takes 168 gallons of water to produce a single watermelon, 50 gallons for a…
Many Drip Lines Not Properly Flushed
…it’s crucial to watch for two things when flushing those lines. Green says there is a chart available online that shows how far the water should be flowing based on…
2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be Held
…Lake County walnut season and outlook for 2015, a Laws and Regs update from the Agricultural Commissioner’s office, an update on surface and groundwater supplies, irrigation and canopy management, walnut…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…a package that includes surface and groundwater storage, ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration, and drinking water protection. Additionally, for the first time in California’s history, Governor Brown signed legislation…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…on Wednesday, April 1st will be held at the San Diego Regional Water Resource Control Board from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will continue the trade and workforce/immigration theme….
Western View: Drought Crisis Response Is Too Little
…fixes. Nothing in the legislation gets us back to farming by bringing more water in to the Central Valley. We’re still watering lawns in LA and saving the smelt while…
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
…Importance of Flow Meters Green says a flow meter attached to your pump tracks the water flow in several different ways and works a lot like the dashboard on your…
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
…complications have created. Stoddard noted that more and more growers are not able to establish plants or treatments with added water as the California water situation continues to look bleak….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Carrots with a Raspberry Compote, and Gorgonzola
…Raspberry in clamshell 1 blueberry in clamshell 1 black berries in clam shell 2 Cup Red Wine 3 T Sugar 1 Cup Water 2 OZ Gorgonzola Blue Cheese To get…
SLO Town Hall Meeting for Members; Groundwater Management Plans & Information
…on the management of critical groundwater resources in our area specifically, but not limited to, the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin. In order to address the facts, programs and proposals several…
Atwater FFA Sweeps Merced College FFA Field Day
…analyze various soil pits and determine soil texture, water holding capacity, and erosion characteristics while associated the data with agriculture applications. The Atwater FFA 2nd place Ag Mechanics team was…
Farm Leader: Emerency Legislation Underscores Drought Crisis
…harmed by water shortages. Wenger also encouraged the state to move as quickly as possible to approve and build new water storage. “Many California farmers face water cutbacks of 80…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…also includes $272 million in Proposition 1 Water Bond funding for safe drinking water and water recycling and accelerates $660 million from the Proposition 1e for flood protection in urban…
Biodigester Bringing Sustainability Full Circle
…in California, water. Kunzman says it’s truly a circle of recycling. Part 3; Biodigester Future Benefits for California These biodigesters support sustainability no matter where they’re built. Regenis Public…