Westlands Water District is encouraged by the introduction by Senator Dianne Feinstein of the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
Everyone in California, and the West for that matter, is hopeful for more rain, and most people understand that an El Nino weather event would bring just that for the …
Benefits of Strip-Till Corn Production for Dairies
The third annual strip-till tour was last week in the Central Valley and corn producers were shown the multiple benefits of the farming system. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop Hosted By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County
Want to start a water saving vegetable garden? Try Fall and Winter Gardening. It is the natural growing Season in Lake County! Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
Today’s passage of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, is a positive step in the enactment of legislation that will bring common sense to …
Rep. Valadao Delivers Remarks on Water Bill H.R. 2898
On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) delivered remarks on the House Floor regarding H.R. 2898; the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015. The …
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
Passage of water legislation in the House of Representatives today provides an important building block for improving the California water system, according to the president of the California Farm Bureau …
Bill to Send More Water to California Farms Passes in House
The House has passed legislation meant to bring more water to California’s major farmland. Sabrina Hill reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Proposal To Strengthen Western Water Bill for San Joaquin Valley
Today, Representative Costa offered three amendments before the Rules Committee, in a continued effort to improve H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, of which …
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Pest Pressure Increase with Drip Irrigation
Gopher damage in northern California is higher this year and advisors say irrigation trends may be the cause. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 3
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the World Food Prize, drought resistant …
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
More than 40,000 miles of California’s rivers and streams are currently threatened by pollution, according to a list of impaired waterways submitted by the state to the U.S. Environmental Protection …
Breeders Constantly Looking for ‘Next’ Potato
The potato industry is changing and breeders are constantly looking for the next big marketable product. Breeders see California’s growing season as an important part of their product testing. Sponsored …