…now through June 16, 2015 for the FUTP 60 national in-school nutrition and physical-activity program activated in California by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) on behalf of the state’s…
Strong Soil
What type of soil we build on and its properties goes a long way in determining how strong and safe our structure will be. Today Cathy Isom checks out the…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
…Resilience Partnership, launched as part of the President’s Climate Action Plan, federal agencies are working closely with states, tribes and local governments to develop a coordinated response to drought With…
The Western View: Governor Brown’s Tunnels
…water distribution system while avoiding further environmental damage to the Delta. In fact, if it works as planned it will reduce the environmental damage that has been done in the…
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
Sabrina Hill continues her series with Rodney Davis on the legislative push to change the endangered species act and free up more water for farmers. Rodney Davis Part 2 Illinois…
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
…David Orth says the groundwater act put forth by the state last year recognized surface and groundwater rights, even though the definition of the latter might be hard to clarify….
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…is paying close attention to the drought here in California, and how the endangered species act is affecting our efforts to feed the nation. “What we would consider a drought…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…Local partners and the federal government both invest funding and manpower to projects to maximize their impact. This will be the second round of projects funded through RCPP. The RCPP…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…out, but EPA has yet to fully acknowledge the proposal’s potential impact on everyday farming activities,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “We work hard every day to minimize the environmental…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…disproportionately affect the state’s most vulnerable citizens; and WHEREAS building on decades of successful actions to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006…
UC Davis Ranked Number 1 in World for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
…most influential international university rankings providers. UC Davis is growing California At UC Davis, we and our partners are nourishing our state with food, economic activity and better health, playing…
Top-Four Myths of the California Drought
…of myths developed during past water crises. Others build upon misinformation that has a more recent origin. Below are four myths that you may see in media accounts of the…
Almond Board: Think Twice Before Using Pyrethroids for May Spray
…harmless insects that actually feed on populations of problem pests. In fact, Zalem says while hull split is a better time for pyrethroid use, he personally doesn’t recommend pyrethroids for…
Final Call for Angus Scholarship Applications
The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for scholarships through the Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, and Angus youth should act now…