…to address some of the challenges with transitioning land to beginning farmers.” Baccam made the announcement while touring the Joe Dunn farm in Warren County, located in central Iowa near…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…Sautter, Tiro, Ohio; Chuck R. Coffey, Springer, Okla.; Jean Lam, Pauls Valley, Okla.; Katharine Jackson, Myrtle Creek; Ore.; Jana L. Malot, Harrisonville, Pa.; Cory Eich, Canova, S.D.; Paul Moss, Cottage…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…two biggest water projects, the State Water Project and the federal Central Valley Project, deliver water that passes through the Delta. Together, the two projects deliver water to 25 million…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…funds to reduce wildfire risk and improve the soils and hydrology in the state’s north central tributaries and sub-watersheds. “The Claunch-Pinto SWCD is very proud to collaborate with over 40…
Agri View: Farming Versions
…is that it started in Central Florida, but it is spreading. How far? How fast? I have no idea but it is happening. I can’t imagine digging up camellias, azaleas,…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…54 percent of its 3.5 million acre-foot capacity and 88 percent of its historical average for the date. Shasta Lake north of Redding, California’s and the federal Central Valley Project’s…
Protecting Natural Resources Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…Landscape Restoration Partnership website. Alaska – Prince of Wales Island Landscape Restoration Partnership (Tongass National Forest) $490,197 (Forest Service $392,197 NRCS $98,000) California – Central Sierra Recovery and Restoration Project…
Christmas Dogs
…Dull says: It all started when the south central Newfoundland Club approached Tom about a scheme to raise funds for their Newfoundland Dog Rescue Program. And Newfoundland Dogs are great…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…members are Bill Steed, of Pauma Valley, Calif.; Brittany H. Lee, of Gainesville, Fla.; Adair Chambers Peterson, of Homerville, Ga.; George Fritz Jr., of Bloomingdale, Mich.; Tim Wetherbee, of Hammonton,…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
Cold weather blanketed the Central Valley this weekend, but for local citrus growers sub-freezing temperatures are a welcomed change from the unseasonably warm December weather to-date. Temperatures ranged in the…
President Signs Water Bill with Drought Provisions
A national water bill with drought provisions for California was signed into law which means increased water deliveries to San Joaquin Valley and Southern California farms and businesses. President Barrack…
Idaho Governor May Be Next Ag Secretary
Otter A report on the Magic Valley Dot Com website says Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter is being looked at by the Trump Administration as a possible Secretary of Agriculture….
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…“The results highlighted in this report demonstrate how long-term government investment and effective partnerships with public and private institutions are central to rural America’s continued progress.” Vilsack USDA Rural Development’s…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…to the farms were so backed up that patrons waited nearly an hour for parking. Because he serves much of the Silicon Valley community, Criswell said the farms’ presence on…