By Bob Johnson, Ag Alert Rice researchers and growers are working to fine-tune the timing and type of nitrogen applications to produce the best crop with the least impact on the environment. Current studies examine how to adjust nutrient management...
The search is on to help California farmers find less-thirsty tree crops. But will the “Torture Orchard” experiments come through in time as droughts intensify? By Julie Cart, Cal Matters There’s a hive of PhDs at the University of California...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Organic farmer Al Courchesne of Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood walks through rows of his aromatic stone fruit orchard, showing off sweet nectarines that thrive in the microclimate and rich soils in his corner of...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert With depleted reservoirs and limited water supplies across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom last week expanded the drought emergency order to nine additional counties and signed an executive order calling on all Californians to voluntarily reduce...
In the rural towns around Visalia, today’s dry spell is indistinguishable from the last one or the next one. Drought is a perpetual plight in the region, which is a hotspot for dry wells. By Julie Cart, Cal Matters Severe...
