…from him, outward,” said Wolfe. “The other lighting element…is they’ve gone out of their way to make sure that you are specifically lighting and marking your water hazards.” There are…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
…many years, but the construction is complicated and unstable under inclement weather. The California Natural Resources Conservation Service has invested $4.4 million from the 2014 Farm Bill into sturdier high…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
Multiple conservation projects and partnerships were celebrated at the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) annual meeting in San Diego. The conservation planning awards were presented by Carlos Suarez,…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers multiple different programs to farmers that can help enhance their operations, making them more sustainable and ultimately more successful. The organization has a…
Get Covered With the Right Formulation
…use. As a water dispersible granule, this formulation provides good surface area coverage and disease protection. Champ WG has OMRI approval. ChampION++™ Fungicide/Bactericide has the smallest, most consistent copper particles…
Agricultural Stewardship of Water Highlighted in Survey
…water out just because they want to increase yields, they’re really capturing different technology to be more precise about how they use that water,” Bias said. Agricultural Stewardship of Water…
Getting A Better Understanding of Water Conditions in Kaweah Sub-Basin
…a better understanding of overall water conditions. “We’re compiling all of the existing data that’s out there related to surface water and groundwater, and any of the inputs and outputs…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). A significant portion of the conference was aimed at outreach to the agricultural community to make farmers…
Keep the Greenhouse Warm Without Electricity
…clay, and bricks, absorb heat when air is warm and release it when air is cold. Water also has good thermal mass. Another way to keep things warmer is double…
A Quick Recap of California Propositions and Their Standing
…Currently pending PROP 2 Shift in Tax Revenue: Passed PROP 3 Water System Enhancements: Currently pending PROP 4 Children’s Hospital Bond: Passed PROP 5 Property Tax Assessment Transfer: Did not…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
Believing voluntary agreements hold the best potential for benefiting fisheries without severe losses to people, the California Farm Bureau Federation welcomed the state water board action to postpone a vote…
Activists Allowed to Expand Attack on Beef Checkoff
…been repeatedly demonstrated that these attacks by R-CALF are being aided by allies at the Humane Society of the United States, Food and Water Watch, Public Justice and other activist…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
The Federal Drug Administration officially concluded its investigation into the E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce that started in March. Officials believed early on that a contaminated water source might…
The Western View: San Francisco Supports Fish Not Farms
…proposal by the State Water Board, which sends more water out the Delta to the ocean to improve fish habitat. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission provides water to the…