Making Renewable Energy from Farm Waste
Katrina SchwartzCast off walnut shells await the "biogasifier." Lester has more than enough for an entire year stored in his warehouse. By Katrina Schwartz California is just a few votes away from...
View ArticleMaking Hay While the Sun Shines: A Flap over Solar Panels in Farm Country
The same things that make the San Joaquin Valley ideal for growing crops, plenty of sun and land, is also attracting large-scale solar power developers. Hear the companion radio feature Wednesday...
View ArticleKeeping Central Valley Crops and People Safe From Floods: A Costly Proposition
Big plans to revamp the Valley’s piecemeal flood management system…if there’s money for it Now that the state’s revamped Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (big PDF) is out for public perusal, the...
View ArticleAfter a Dry February (sigh), Drought Looms on Central Valley Farms
Farmers, used to water shortages, prepare for bad news Sasha Khokha/KQEDPistachio trees on a drip irrigation system. Drip systems can dramatically reduce water loss from evaporation. UPDATE: Despite...
View ArticleFish vs. Farms Conflict Escalates in Central Valley
Proposed law would stop salmon restoration, deliver more water to Central Valley farms REUTERS/Robert Durrell/PoolThe San Joaquin River flows from the Sierra Nevada to the Central Valley, where much of...
View ArticleClimate, Corn, and the Coming Market Chaos
Climate change has an outsize effect on corn price volatility mhall209/FlickrClimate change -- and the ensuing heat waves -- will create more volatility in the corn price market. By Michael D. Lemonick...
View ArticleSatellites Helping Save Water on California Farms
Researchers at CSU have teamed up with NASA to test water-saving technology on California crops Craig MillerWatering fields in the Sacramento Valley: traditional irrigation methods have required a lot...
View ArticlePlanting the Seeds for ‘Greener’ Farms
Sustainable ag makes its bid for cap & trade revenues Craig MillerReducing tillage is one technique farmers are trying out to cut carbon emissions. Supporters of sustainable agriculture are looking...
View ArticleHeat and Harvest: Calif. Farms on a Climate Collision Course
The Midwestern corn belt isn’t the only place threatened by climate change New pests, a shrinking water supply and rising temperatures will alter agriculture in California. Craig MillerTightening water...
View ArticleCalifornia’s Farm Belt Didn’t Dodge the Summer Heat Wave
Abnormally warm summer temperatures were felt across much of interior California By Nicholas Christen and Craig Miller Craig Miller / KQEDEven tomatoes can only take so much heat. A belt from...
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