water conservation

Klamath Drainage District blew past its 10,000-acre conservation goal this season, with landowners idling more than 11,000 acres — about 20% of the entire basinwide water reduction effort.

Efficient irrigation solutions have a big impact on productivity and profitability for growers.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released a new study examining how technological advancements across agriculture, construction, and the utility industries are helping organizations improve output and use less water.

A national event celebrating conservation partnerships is taking place this week in Central Oregon.  This is the first time the state has hosted Private Lands Partners Day, a three-day national conference that celebrates collaborative conservation work.   “...

Earlier this week, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley rolled out legislation he said will provide millions of dollars in investments for the farm community across the state and beyond. Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on agriculture, says the spending bill will cover a wide variety of Ag, housing food assistance and rural business priorities that will benefit Oregon fa

With the statewide snowpack hovering around 80% for this time of year and temperatures warming up, some are concerned available water could be a bit tight this year.  Scott Pattee with NRCS says while it’s too early to know if rationing will take place, conservation will be key again this year for growers and producers.   “...

It’s been a busy off season for the Rosa irrigation district.  Crews have installed roughly ten miles of pipe, converting open canel to a closed pipe systems near Prosser.  Scott Revell, Rosa Irrigation Executive Director said this is an on-going effort dating back to 1983.  And since the...

The 2017-18 snow year was a good one for much of Washington, with snowpacks coming in above average.  But despite snowpacks above 100%, the NRCS said it’s important as we transition into the warmer weather, you focus on water conservation.   “...

Many of us are anxious to get out into our yards and gardens so that they can beautiful come the summer, but there are a couple of things you want to make sure to check.   University of Arkansas’ Mike Daniels said finding ways to conserve and more efficiently use water is critical.   “...