California farmers and ranchers face much uncertainty about the new Clean Water Act rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers that became effective last Friday….
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…conversation when it comes to food production. While farmers and ranchers are stewards of the land, we have not always been vocal voices in the environmental conversation, and we want…
New West Nile Virus Detection in Horses
…maximum protection against the disease. And once vaccinations occur, horse owners should be checking regularly with their veterinarians to make sure they stay current. Californians can also do their part…
Federal Court Ruling Blocks WOTUS Implementation
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis statement regarding federal court ruling in North Dakota that will block EPA and the Army Corps’ “Waters of the United States” rule. “America’s…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…and environmental sciences, and digital library resources. Since 2012, the San Joaquin Valley – and California as a whole – has experienced the most severe drought conditions in its recorded…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…Wildlife, Grant Davis – Sonoma County Water Agency, Carolyn Wasem – Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, Kara Heckert – Sonoma Resource Conservation District, Fred Euphrat – Forest, Soil & Water,…
Court Denies Motion to Enjoin Releases to the Klamath River
…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…
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….
The California Kitchen: Stir Fried Figs with Skirt Steak and Sweet Peppers
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing stir fried figs with skirt steak and sweet pepper swith The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 T…
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…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Dipped Calimyrna Figs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing chocolate dipped calimyrna figs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate 4 Figs…
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…
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…
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…
