…the Trinity Reservoir for fishery protection purposes. Astonishingly, over the past four years, this has equated to more than 200,000 acre-feet of water lost which was literally flushed down the…
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…to make up the shortfall. But if the drought falls off the front page, is no longer top of mind with our politicians and bureaucrats, we won’t get our projects…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…to generous contributions from many organizations, including American Ag Credit, The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, Farm Credit, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, DuPont Pioneer and The Mosaic Company….
California Farms and WOTUS
They’re trying to regulate even water we don’t have – that’s the word from a California policy expert on the EPA’s new Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule. Hear why…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…on FOX. About California Strawberry Commission The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency located in Northern California charged with conducting research to support California’s strawberry industry. With an…
Almond Board: Nominations for Almond Achievement Award
…the Almond Board, Jenny Nicalou, tells us more about the award. Almond Update August 20 For more information about the Almond Achievement Award, visit the page on the Almonds.com website….
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…the statewide Water Bond passed last year, and applications for funding will be posted in the coming days. This year’s budget passed in July also enables streamlined environmental review for…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…a movement on Facebook called “My Job Depends On Ag.” The page was created in May of 2015. There’s been an explosion of interest – with posts and comments from…
Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness
…to fire. With many weeks to go before the threat of wildfire diminishes, the agency said people should have an evacuation plan and an emergency kit ready to go. It…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…and we encourage the Senate to take swift action on the Feinstein/Boxer bill so that process can begin.” –Ted R. Page, Board President, Kern County Water Agency “No area of…
Army Corps Criticizes EPA for Flawed Rulemaking, Warns WOTUS has Little Legal Standing and is Not Based on Science
Internal memos released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee reveal the Army Corps of Engineers, the primary regulator over Environmental Protection Agency’s “waters of the United States” rule,…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) California Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today reminded farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that they have until Aug. 3, 2015,…
Central Valley Ag Retailer Named Best in North America
…President. The 2015 Environmental Respect Award is sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection and CropLife® magazine. Since 1990, the recognition has been the industry’s premier award honoring stewardship, safety and philanthropy…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…will be addressing climate change issues. The Board will also hear a drought update from Karla Nemeth, California Natural Resources Agency. “As a farmer, I know that improvements in irrigation…
