…by Gov. Brown in 2014. The law requires long-term management of groundwater resources by local water agencies according to economic and environmental needs. SGMA also requires groundwater sustainability plans to…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…it gets too hot, then watch the grapes and almonds grow, drink plenty of water and stay in the shade – and I don’t really envy those easterners for their…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…economy, and natural resources and conservation. The state by state fact sheets are available at www.usda.gov/opportunities. Each state factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in local food as well investments in…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…enrolling in the program must meet conservation compliance provisions. Producers participating in the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program may register for the Margin Protection Program, but this new margin program…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…Chairman of the Board, Westlands Water District “San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is heartened by the introduction of the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 by…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…continue to grow healthy, nutritious food while improving water efficiency and continuing to protect our pollination partners.” Among the 56 projects that were approved for funding are: Thirteen water projects….
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird outline new federal and state efforts to support Californians impacted by drought, including large-scale landscape management, conservation efforts, and water infrastructure support. Agriculture Secretary…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
…DamWatch will help watershed project sponsors monitor and manage dams that were built with assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). By monitoring these structures, project sponsors can better…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…Initiative (MRBI). Through partnerships, MRBI identifies high-priority watersheds where focused conservation on agricultural land can make the most gains in improving local, state and regional water quality. The new collaborative…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…stop diverting water. The notice applies to senior water right holders within the Sacramento-San Joaquin watersheds and delta. The State Water Resources Control Board said the notice to stop diverting…
Nitrate Cleaning Woodchip Bioreactor
The Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District is currently researching a very simple way of cleaning nitrates out of used irrigation water. Engineer G.W. Bates explains how it works and…
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
The Fresno State Center for Irrigation Technology will host a free, public seminar on “Water Use Efficiency for Specialty Crops” from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, June 25. The event will…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…loads and preserving open space.” Scott Yager, NCBA environmental counsel, commended lawmakers for including language that would help reign in the EPA’s attempt to control even more land and water…