Farmers and environmentalists around the nation are awaiting a ruling from a judge in Baltimore, Maryland. A poultry farm is accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting…
Good Year for Christmas Tree Harvest
…– or PVC. And since real trees are farmed, when they’re harvested, more trees are planted in their place. This helps clean the air and keep the soil useable. Click…
New Water Deal With Mexico: Imperial Says No
…its allotment during times of drought and low water levels in Lake Mead. The Los Angeles Metropolitan water agency, along with the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and the Southern…
EPA Honors Fresno State’s WET Center
…launch businesses focused on global growth opportunities. Along with the water and energy nexus, there are four targeted sectors aligned with the WET Center: water technology, clean/renewable energy, air quality…
SCE Water Conference
…and relevant discussion on local water issues, water law, water delivery, well design/development and VFD’s and what all it means to your bottom line. The conference is custom tailored to…
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…walnut farm’s founder, Russ Lester. “EPA applauds Dixon Ridge Farms for its many sustainable practices that protect the quality of our air, water and land,” Blumenfeld said. “This farm exemplifies…
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
…an ag employee in the performance of, outdoor work without providing the employee with shade and potable water as required by the bill. This was inconsistent with the water and…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…it is a misdemeanor, in the penal code, to fail to provide both continuous, ready access to shade and water that is suitably cool and available in quantities sufficient to…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
Economists, academic and business experts will discuss the economic outlook, global trade, California water quality, federal farm policy and other key issues Nov. 7 at the 31st annual Agribusiness Management…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…the popular Almond Doctor blog, focusing on post-harvest practices to reduce disease and pest issues. He also will offer tips about increasing tree productivity and managing water at harvest. Cotton…
FAACT Leadership Development Program
…several issue areas specific to agriculture, such as air quality, land use planning, water quality regulations and water supply development, immigration and agricultural labor issues, regulatory processes and the economic…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…MyPlate message for May through June will be “Drink Water Instead of Sugary Drinks” to highlight that thirst quenching water can be “dressed up” with a squeeze of lemon, lime…
Update Your Heat Illness Prevention Program
…prevention program includes the following updated safety standards that clarify shade and water requirements as well as high heat procedures: Access to Shade and Water • Whenever temperatures are predicted…
Calls For Scientific Scrutiny, Regulatory Enforcement, Fees Made at Nitrate Study Workshop
…was the dominant source of nitrate in groundwater; drinking water supplies in small rural communities have been negatively impaired by the nitrate in groundwater largely from agricultural practices, and potential…