…that growth and California was not included. Gallagher says it’s as simple as reducing the production cost. “The big drivers are land values and water cost,” Gallagher says. “A lot…
Leftover Easter Eggs
…original cartons in the refrigerator rather than in the refrigerator door. Wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water and rinse them before handling the eggs when cooking, cooling, dyeing…
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
…water flowing out of the Delta into the Pacific Ocean exceeded 114,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), while Delta water exports have remained at about -5,000 cfs at Old and…
First Group Testing ILRP Nitrogen Reporting
…in complying with requirements by conducting monitoring and preparing regional plans to address water quality problems. Failure to obtain regulatory coverage may result in the Central Valley Water Board assessing…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…Since that time farm trucks of all sizes have proliferated and today no self-respecting farmer is without his pickup. 7. Gasoline Tractor: Steam tractors required a lot of water and…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…water contractors. Maria Rea of NOAA Fisheries said there’s an increased number of water districts and private-public partnerships emerging in the Sacramento Valley to work on “really good” projects such…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
…groundwater please visit http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/index.cfm. Discover more about the DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Program at http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/index.cfm. To be added to the SGW Program contact list, please email your contact information to…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…extreme drought, and population growth are decreasing water availability. To help promote sustainable water reuse, this research will evaluate how reclaimed water applications such as drinking water reuse, replenishing groundwater,…
How is Climate Change Affecting Agriculture?
…irrigation water in their modeling. This research, which was part of a larger study of climate change and agriculture funded by a grant from the California Energy Commission, was also…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…The Challenge works with universities to develop regional systems for sustainable use, reuse, flow and management of water; and at the watershed and farm scales, tackle water issues related to…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…result. In particular, Parmesan must be made of cow’s milk, cured for 10 months or more, contain no more than 32% water, and have no less than 32% milkfat in…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…It must be deep enough to germinate where the water is in the soil (too deep and it won’t grow). Research has improved the odds in favor of the farmer…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…commodities’ role in a nutritious diet that improves health or lowers the risk of chronic diseases. Study the efficacy of water disinfectants to eliminate/inactivate bacteria on commodities. Test recipes and…
Confusing Chicken Labels
Do you ever find yourself picking up packages of chicken examining the labels — such as enhanced, retained water, antibiotics, and wondering what exactly does that mean? Cathy Isom has…