Locally driven efforts are critical for helping to guide national conservation assistance initiatives. Several leaders of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently heard from industry members about water quantity…
Week in Review: Mixed Results in Snow Survey, Friant-Kern Canal Gets Federal Funding
The California Department of Water Resources performed the first 2021 snow survey at Phillips Station Wednesday morning. The Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations and COVID-relief package includes funding support for making…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…costs. A lack of by-products would increase demand for other feed sources such as alfalfa, in-turn requiring more water for production. Without an outlet such as dairy farms, maybe ag…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
…it grows larger. Tangerines require plenty of water, fertilizer, and a good layer of mulch around the base of the tree. In the colder months, as long as the outside…
Snowpack at 93 Percent of Average in First 2021 Snow Survey
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed the first 2021 snow survey at Phillips Station Wednesday morning. Measurements highlight an optimistic outlook for the water year despite a dry…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
The Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations and COVID-relief package includes funding support for making Friant-Kern Canal improvements. A total of $206 million will be used to repair areas of the water…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…expansion of access to clean drinking water and the improvement of wastewater management systems. More than $2.1 billion was spent in an effort to bolster economic development in rural communities….
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…helped farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement conservation practices amidst a difficult year. NRCS has helped to address issues of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Through various outreach initiatives…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…very different than the rest of the country, and our unique needs will need to be articulated and addressed. Water supply, immigration reform and pandemic recovery are all at the…
Chores You Should Be Doing in the Garden Right Now
…frozen. This will help even out the soil temperature, especially if your area doesn’t always have snow covering the ground throughout winter. Continue to water annuals until frost kills them….
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is calling for increased climate change collaboration. DWR is encouraging more cooperation between federal, state, and local governments in their efforts to address…
Week in Review: Troubles with Truck Registration, Looking Ahead to Water Management Concerns
There have been reports of farmers having issues renewing their truck registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Will all of the positive momentum with regard to water management in…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…benefits to wildlife, and water quality. More aggression action to prevent wildfires will also strengthen climate resilience. “Extensive fire suppression and exclusion, development in high fire hazard severity zones, and…
Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden
…plants, and some water to splash around in. The best way to do that is by planting a diverse landscape. When designing and planting beds and borders, think both horizontally…