…each bank. Benefits include improved range management with year-round rotational grazing, fencing and livestock water. The project protects water quality and aquatic habitat. The ranch conservation plan also includes riparian…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…of six water/irrigation districts in California. This partnership combines on-farm conservation enhancements, through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program, with water-supply infrastructure upgrades, funded through Reclamation’s WaterSmart program. Funding decisions for…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
…conservation and pasture production significantly. This alternative was chosen because it addressed field grades as well as accurate water delivery. Both are instrumental in improving distribution uniformity, water conservation and…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…short distance to pump a small amount of water to a higher elevation. “A ram pump basically takes water pressure and multiplies it,” Hill said. “It works like a water…
The California Kitchen: Tempura Untamed
…1 T Garlic Salt 1 T Cayenne 1 T Paprika 1 T Chili Powder TT Soda Water For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…drainage and water quality; and a hoop house to extend the growing season. But the biggest undertaking has been pumping, piping, storing and irrigating with water from nearby Butano Creek—a…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…and System for Award Management (SAM) numbers to participate in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs has been eliminated. Congress included this repeal in the…
Cotton Producers Reminded of May 31 CGCS Deadline
…of the average ginning cost for each production region. CGCS payments are capped at $40,000 per producer. To qualify for the program, cotton producers must meet conservation compliance provisions, be…
The California Kitchen: Thai Peanut Salad
…Sesame Oil 4 T Brown Sugar 2 T Hoisin Sauce 1 T Worcestershire Sauce 1 C Water 1 T Lime Juice For this and many more of these recipes visit:…
Saving Tomato Seeds for Next Year’s Garden
…grow during the process. After about 4 days, add water and watch. Immature seeds will float and viable ones will sink. Rinse seeds and dry thoroughly, using a coffee filter…
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to increase pollinator populations by aiding farmers in making conservation improvements to help monarch butterflies and…
Funding Eligibility of Temperance Flat Disappoints Supporters
…who released a statement that read in part, “despite severe water shortages throughout the state, and with complete disregard for the wishes of California voters, the California Water Commission has…
Fresno State Awarded Irrigation Innovation Grant
…industry researchers will help producers and the irrigation community to continue to be more efficient in food production and water management — something the Central Valley prides itself on in…
USDA-White House Liaison Clovis Leaving Washington
…for a post that would essentially be the USDA’s top scientist. He had most recently been providing some guidance for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. A USDA spokesman says, “Dr….