Crop Management

Blue Diamond among USDA climate-smart recipients in California

The grants support efforts such as manure management to reduce methane emissions, regenerative practices in almonds, and collecting data to develop a national soil inventory. more »

Funding opportunities for repurposing irrigated acreage

The water scarcity has created momentum for new voluntary funding programs for growers facing the difficult decision of taking land out of production. more »

Newsom advisor warns of climate threats to farming

California forests are experiencing more tree mortality, the snowpack is being lost to the atmosphere, and groundwater aquifers are becoming depleted. more »

Management practices for improved water capture in almond

Groundwater recharge, organic matter, reduced or no tillage – in the middle of drought, management practices may help improve the retention of limited water resources. more »

New grant could help pay for conservation practices for CA farmers

California Department of Food and Agriculture has recently set aside $15 million to help offset the cost of planning and implementing big projects. more »

State of California and farmers collaborate to conserve water, provide critical habitat for migratory birds

The program works with farmers to implement practices to conserve water, protect water quality, promote soil health, and mitigate potential drought impacts on fish and migratory birds. more »

New sensors could be ‘game changer’, says hydrology and irrigation professor

A variety of sensors have been on the market for years to measure soil moisture, but the holy grail of precision irrigation is measuring the tree’s stem water potential. more »

Autonomous herbicide sprayer introduced

Nine sensors on the sprayer detect, target and spot spray weeds on the orchard floor, which reduces material usage and drift during application. more »