water abundance

John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California

DanAgri-Business, Interview, Irrigation, Special Reports, Water

…these years.” A New Approach to Forecasting Water One of Duarte’s most intriguing ideas involves improving reservoir management through advanced rainfall forecasting. He highlighted a forecasting system developed by Rob…

California water

California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down

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…all have reliable water supplies. His approach includes better reservoir management, expanded infrastructure, and the use of long-range weather forecasting tools that could allow water managers to predict rainfall totals…

Cannon Michael

Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…11,000 acres of cropland between Los Banos and Merced, along with more than 600 acres of wetland habitat along the Grasslands Wildlife Management Area—an important ecological region within the Pacific…

ethnicity

Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…— hallmarks of German-American farm management. Keeping the Farm in the Family German-Americans also demonstrated a strong cultural commitment to maintaining family farms across generations. There was a long-term tendency…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy

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…simple: support is on the way if the state embraces policies that prioritize food production, economic growth, and responsible resource management. <!– wp:shortcode –> <iframe title=”Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture

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…argues that the state now imports nearly 80% of its oil, despite having significant in-state reserves. Regulatory agencies, including the California Department of Geologic Energy Management, are, in his view,…

agricultural extension

Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…or even months, could not provide timely advice on planting techniques, crop rotation, or pest management. Farmers had to depend on immediate, local guidance to keep their operations running efficiently….

Dave Roberts

R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future

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…remains one of Roberts’ biggest concerns. While recent wet winters helped replenish supplies, the implementation of SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) could permanently reshape farming in the Central Valley. Roberts…