…the gamut of major issues that began to move in recent months. “Probably the biggest challenge we faced in recent years was the Waters of the U.S. rule,” he said….
Water Commission Hears Water Project Proposals
…water storage projects that stand to improve the operation of California’s water system. Projects must be cost-effective and provide a net improvement to ecosystems along with water quality conditions. The…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…agricultural water testing requirements will affect pistachio growers will be discussed, along with mycotoxins and their impact on export markets. Horticulture science will be the featured topic of the second…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…to 201 different water research projects spanning irrigation efficiency, groundwater recharge, and water quality. Through production improvements and adoption of water efficient technologies, this investment has helped almond farmers reduce…
Report: Vertical Farming Happening Now
…controlled environment to grow crops, with high-data monitoring. Stanford says vertical farms offer year-round growing capacities, less water consumption, and improved crop predictability. For example, AeroFarms, a 70,000-square-foot vertical farm…
Snow Survey Significantly Below Average
On January 3 the Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed the first snow survey for 2018 about 90 miles east of Sacramento at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The…
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…structures that were lost,” Gonzales said. “Our very water-efficient irrigation systems, because they’re made out of plastic, melted, so all of those will have to be replaced.” Restoring irrigation systems…
Agri View: Water Problems
Everett Griner talks about water problems in today’s Agri View. Everett informs us about the causes and what the research has revealed. Water Problems…
Agri View: Another Invasive Plant
…drought. Seeds are spread by many species of birds, and moving water can also serve as a mechanism for seed dispersal. Impacts Chinese tallow can invade a variety of habitats…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
…hear future challenges to rules established in the Clean Water Act. The State Water Resources Control Board is also expected to make a final decision regarding the preliminary Eastern San…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…machines to keep grove temperatures elevated by as much as 3 degrees to ward off any potential for freeze damage. Growers also report running water in the groves yesterday to…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…natural resource conservation, and competitiveness in global markets. “The three technologies we’re highlighting represent the many achievements and advances our scientists have made towards realizing these national priorities,” said ARS…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…producers across America. “We’ve seen recent challenges in farm income and commodity prices,” said Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the Farm Production and Conservation mission area. “The…
Almond Update: Publication for Sustainable Farming
…to stewardship and journey of continuous improvement. The publication includes information on ABC’s research programs, California Almond Sustainability Program and progress made across key areas such as water efficiency, coproduct…