…Classic, CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials, and state-level CIG. Each of the components allows partners to address issues of soil health, water quality, and air quality while improving agricultural production….
How You Can Grow an Avocado Tree from the Pit
…about 1 inch of water. Leave the top end open to the air. Change the water about twice a week. You should see roots growing at about week 8. When…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
…but it’s not going to fix the problem.” The water funding included in the budget proposal addresses issues of water quality, drinking water, infrastructure improvements, and resiliency projects. However, as…
An Ingenious Way to Maximize Your Potato Harvest
…your compost-rich soil to a little over the halfway mark. If you’re using two tires to start with, then fill one up completely, followed by another inch or two. Water…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…better method for determining the freshness of chicken feed on farms. Other projects address phosphorus in fields and streams, E. coli detection, and water treatment for ag irrigation. The next…
Health Bite: Produce That Hydrates
…of water. For simple math, a 200 pound person should drink about 100 ounces of water. That’s six or seven 16 ounce bottles of water. Additionally, in the land of…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…work to be done to bring efficiency back up to where it was before the pandemic. The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
…Waycott said in a press release. “Water availability will be the principal concern on growers’ minds as they continue to grow this crop. We look forward to the outcome of…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
A new partnership seeks to make a groundwater accounting platform freely available to water users. The California Water Data Consortium (Consortium) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and several state water…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…conservationists. The discussions focused on cooperation between farmers and urban water users in order to address the challenging water year. “The whole region has a water problem; the whole state…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program grants. An additional $200 million will be used for water conveyance improvements and $150 million will address groundwater cleanup and water recycling projects. “The…
Health Bite: It’s Smoothie Season
…and fueled up until your next meal. Start with some kind of liquid, like water, coconut water, or a combination of the two. For protein, I recommend a serving of…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
…Forest “will not recover in my lifetime,” Daley noted. There are also concerns as to how massive wildfires will impact water supplies as the ecosystem slowly regenerated. Daley expressed frustration…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
…natural resource concerns while supporting efforts to combat the climate crisis. The partnerships are aimed at improving water quality, combatting the effects of drought, enhancing soil health, and supporting wildlife…