…proposition in terms of both crop yield improvements and water conservation, which is driving strong growth in the business,” said Timothy Hassler, Principal at Advantage Capital. “We are very excited…
The California Kitchen: Honeydew and Cantaloupe Lassi
…½ Cup Sugar 2 Cup Cantaloupe ¼ Cup Water 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch cinnamon 1 T Vanilla Extract or 1 Vanilla bean split and seeded To get the cooking…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…Sustainable Conservation is working together with agricultural companies, farmers, and government agencies to evaluate and promote new approaches to manage water and nutrients so farms and communities have clean, abundant…
Workshop Explains Soil Water Tension Importance
This slideshow requires JavaScript. A recent workshop in the Central Valley stressed the importance of monitoring soil water tension. When installation is done correctly, this data can help a grower…
Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for Conservation Funding
…conservation solutions.” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host the webinar, open to both conservation partners and the general public, on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 2 p.m. to…
USDA Video: Saving Farmers A Road Trip
…ability to request conservation technical and financial assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Conservation Client Gateway provides users the alternative to work with NRCS via the Internet…
Almond Update: Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation
…He says growers will need to monitor the trees to make sure they’re getting the right amount of water, and that there is a specific time in the season to…
American Farm Bureau Federation on EPA’s Final WOTUS Rule
…for it by Congress and the courts and dealt more with regulating land use than protecting our nation’s valuable water resources. EPA’s decision to mount an aggressive advocacy campaign during…
EPA Finalizes Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Rule
“Nothing left unregulated” is the apparent motto of the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the Agency finalized its “Waters of the United States” proposed rule, which unilaterally strips private property rights…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…in watersheds, to decide when to issue curtailment orders, Marcus said during a Friday news conference. Curtailment notices are posted online at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/water_availability.shtml. This story was written by Kate Campbell…
Dairy Farmer Recognized for Helping Endangered Bird
…Frank Mendonsa receives recognition from a representative of Audubon California for his effort in protecting the tricolored blackbird Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Assistant State Conservationalist for Programs, Allan Forkey,…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) with their local USDA Service Center by June 1,…
State Needs Variety of Water Infrastructure
…state’s water system. State Needs Variety of Water Infrastructure The latest water propositions that passed allocate a large chunk of money to be spent on infrastructure. At a recent agribusiness…
The California Kitchen: Lemon Cherry Granita
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing lemon cherry granita with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Water 1 Cup Cherries Pitted and…