…soil erosion protection, minimizing encroachment by invasive plants, protecting water quality, protecting fish and wildlife habitat, bringing back forests, and restoring livestock infrastructure necessary for grazing management. “The state has…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…he has increased his acreage slightly. A diversified farmer in Westlands Water District, which received zero water from the federal Central Valley Project in 2014, Schmidt said he had to…
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
…provides financial and technical assistance to eligible agricultural producers and forest landowners to help them address soil, water, air and related natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally…
Brown Administration Opposes Federal Drought Legislation
…on January 17, 2014, California state agencies have worked very closely with their federal counterparts and impacted stakeholders to provide critically needed water supplies while protecting our water quality, imperiled…
CFBF Annual Meeting: Monterey County Executive Director on Water Issues
…Ag in the Crosshairs. Sabrina Hill talks with Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot about what that means to him. Norm Groot on Water Norm Groot Full Interview…
Well Digging in Central Valley
…state through Thanksgiving. Tulare County row crop grower Jerry Silva was getting some drilling done close to the holiday. The drilling company said they hit water a little over 100…
Farm Leader on House Bill HR5781
…to maximize water resources during the continuing California drought. “California remains in desperate need of fixes to our water system, and this legislation would provide short-term relief while Congress continues…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
…the interrelationship between surface water supply and delivery and groundwater use, specifically that our groundwater problems occur chiefly because there’s not enough surface water available. While the Legislature was busy…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…including popular on-farm tours, events, children’s summer camp and a farm internship program. “When it comes to farming in ways that promote the long-term health of California’s land, water, wildlife…
Wind Energy Becoming Viable Option
…Wind and Water Technology Deployment Manager for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Ian Baring-Gould talked to AgNet West about their informational program. Wind energy technology has advanced so much, in…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…and a farm internship program. “When it comes to farming in ways that promote the long-term health of California’s land, water, wildlife and food economy, there’s no better example than…
EPA Helps California’s Redwood Valley County Water District Prepare for a Changing Climate
…Pacific Southwest. “EPA’s expertise can help water utilities adapt to the public health and environmental challenges of drought and climate change.” The Redwood Valley County Water District will participate in…
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. California is the only state within the range of Pacific salmon and steelhead trout where rice is grown. Thiobencarb is typically used on rice…
Bee-Friendly Flowers Take Little Resources
…allocate water for extra flowers that can aid bee activity. CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls said seeds available for growers are designed to take very little water and…