Pressures to urbanize reach the Central Valley

Also in this issue:

Water scarcity: The changing California water scene

When water is scarce: Ground water is key to easing impact of drought

Well set aside proposal: A scenario for ground water banking

Keeping the valley green: A public policy challenge

Environmental horticulture: “Growth” industry in California

Fall almond pruning has practical advantages, no adverse effects

Imported wasp helps control southern green stink bug

Specific gravity: A better test of first-milk quality

Plastic mulch increases cotton yield, reduces need for preseason irrigation

Fertilizers produce more range forage in drought than normal years

Evaporation pan scheduling: How to reduce water use and maximize yields in greenhouse roses

Imposed drought stress has no long-term effect on established alfalfa

New index measures returns to risk in crop production

Natural enemies of cabbage looper on cotton in the San Joaquin Valley