…in spite of seasonal fluctuations in wastewater flow like those seen in the wine industry, and generates compost-enhancing castings from worm digestion, returning nutrients to the soil. Working with Worms…
Agri View: Foreign Vegetables
…and national governments’ ability to regulate the flow of goods across their borders, making it difficult for sustainable farmers to compete in the continental market and impossible for consumer safety…
Conserving Water in California
…of conservation measures, including new efficiency standards for appliances. Last summer, the state imposed stricter standards for showerheads and faucets. These standards for new showerheads are divided into two tiers….
New GroupGAP Program for the Produce
…Starmer. “GroupGAP allows these farmers to demonstrate compliance with strong food safety standards and share the cost of certification across a group of growers. That means greater market access for…
Response to CVP Water Allocation Announcement
…Delta smelt biological opinion and the 2009 salmonid biological opinion. Since December 2015, more than 8 million acre-feet of water has flowed into the Delta, while pumping into key south-of-the…
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…Friant Division allocation is 30 percent of Class 1 supplies. •In addition, an Uncontrolled Season supply of 100,000 acre-feet and Unreleased Restoration Flow supply related to the San Joaquin River…
DWR April Snowpack Totals Report
…Phillips: “While for many parts of the state there will be both significant gains in both reservoir storage and stream flow, the effects of previous dry years will remain for…
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Still Below Average
…the same one he delivered four weeks ago at Phillips: “While for many parts of the state there will be both significant gains in both reservoir storage and stream flow,…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…to determine compliance with their standards. The most well-known example of seafood certification is probably the “dolphin-safe tuna” label created in the 1990s, prompted by demand for tuna caught without…
DWR Reaches Agreement Related to California WaterFix
…flows caused by pumping and give operators of the State Water Project (SWP) and Central Valley Project (CVP) more opportunities to capture and store water at times of peak flow….
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
Everett Griner talks about the USDA Standards and Grades process to grade our food products in today’s Agri View. Standards and Grades Facts From: USDA.gov Commodity Standards and Grades Commodity…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…reductions achieved through conservation helps improve air quality, public health and welfare, and progress towards achieving “attainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act….
Fresno County District 4 Citrus Bloom
…control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…issues will arise related to interpreting a winery’s historic use permits as the County’s forms and standards have changed over time. During Phases One and Two, the County will continue…