Participants at the big water rally in Fresno heard from everyday farmers who addressed the crowd. Something they said is important to hear because they are the ones being affected…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate pest emergencies. Funds are currently available for research projects under the National Institute of Food and…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
…California Water Association’s Bruce Houdesheldt, who will speak on Nitrogen Management Plan Requirements and other requirements coming down the turnpike that may affect almond growers in the northern region. Tuesday,…
Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill
Hundreds of supporters rallied at Fresno City Hall to urge the U.S. Senate to negotiate a water bill. Speakers included politicians and farmers who stressed the importance of improved water…
Cry for Water Continues
The signs are familiar reading “Food Grows Where Water Flows.” and “No Water-No Jobs.” The message the same. The cry for water that started months ago in Sacramento continues around…
Pistachio Growers get Legal Breakdown on Water Ruling
Paramount farms had a legal team scheduled to talk about the water issues in California during their 2014 Annual Pistachio Conference. The 9th Circuit’s decision that morning played a big…
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
…serious drought situation and critical need for agriculture water. Sabrina Hill has the report. Court Water Case Ruling To read Westland’s Water District General Manager Tom Birmingham’s statement, please CLICK…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…drought of near-record proportion and that drought is affecting our water supply. But the zero allocation to public water agencies that receive water from the Central Valley Project and the…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…provide revenue opportunities while also promoting conservation for small and mid-sized farmers. The hoop house cost share program began as a pilot in 2010. Since then, more than 10,000 hoop…
Proposed Water Act rule May be an Overreach
…what it’s going to do with the Clean Water Act rule proposal. Some think they have overstepped their boundaries. Taylor Hillman reports. Proposed Water Act rule May be an Overreach…
A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation
A new Farm Bill program makes it easier for regional entities to develop conservation plans and projects to address specific needs. A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation…
NRCS Rolling Out Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Some Farm Bill conservation programs are already accepting enrollment, with implementation later this year. Here is Rod Bain has the story. NRCS Rolling Out Farm Bill Conservation Programs…
NRCS Farm Bill Programs Streamlined
Jason Weller Chief, NRCS Rod Bain reports the Farm Bill’s conservation segment includes streamlined and combined programs, as well as some new offerings. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller…
Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals
…current reservoirs and dams to hold more water. The Board also asked that the Endangered Species Act and the San Joaquin Restoration Act which limits water allocation to be revised….