In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing kiwi sorbet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Kiwis 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Sparkling Water…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…focused efforts to help producers meet water quality regulations to watershed-scale efforts that drive tangible improvement in major water bodies. Projects that focus on benefiting wildlife and agricultural or forest…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…Congress, Vilsack also pledged USDA’s continued support to farmers affected by the drought. Vilsack said the USDA has provided funding for the installation of water-saving irrigation systems, emergency water supplies…
Winery Water Reuse Guidelines
UC Davis is running a project to create some documented guidelines in reusing waste-water on vineyards for irrigation. Putting Guidelines to Winery Water Reuse Some wineries and vineyards already reuse…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
…grant was having all of us farmers brainstorm about ways to save water and energy,” Torbert said. “We thought of ways to save water that didn’t cost anything.” One of…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…include: • Horticulture, Replant, Variety and Rootstock Evaluations and Breeding • Irrigation and Water Management • Water and Air Quality • Pollination and Honey Bee Health • Life Cycle Assessment…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…located. Personal protective equipment must be consistent with U.S. Department of Labor standards for ensuring respirators are effective, including fit test, medical evaluation and training. Specific amounts of water must…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…Gibbons said, Setton Pistachio suffered another year of a zero federal water allocation in areas such as Terra Bella, and that increased the purchase price for water—if any could be…
Water Lost in Storm Runoff Substantial
It’s hard to estimate how much water winter flooding of ag land could add to aquifers, but the amount of storm water lost during those months is staggering. Water Lost…
Using Wastewater to Irrigate Grapevines
A 2-year project has been looking at putting some facts to the possibility of using wastewater to irrigate grapes on vineyards. Using Wastewater to Irrigate Grapes A UC Davis project…
Governor Signs CFBF-Endorsed Bill to Streamline Groundwater Adjudication
…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a historic measure which regulated groundwater in California. At the time, adjudication was considered too complex to address as part of SGMA. “Streamlining the process for…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…species can be chosen for pollinator benefits. Regular use of cover crops can add organic matter to the soil and boost its water holding capacity as well as its ability…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…Water Act over various waters. That jurisdiction – based on several U.S. Supreme Court decisions – had included “navigable” waters and waters with a significant hydrologic connection to navigable waters….
The California Kitchen: Untamed Mexican Street Corn Dip
…1 Cup Parmesan Powder 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 lb. Butter 1 Lemon 1 Cup Water 2 t Xanthum Gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…