…it’s crucial to watch for two things when flushing those lines. Green says there is a chart available online that shows how far the water should be flowing based on…
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
…and technical assistance through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept ACEP applications to help productive farm and ranch lands remain in agriculture…
Conservation and the Waters of the U.S.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack details what’s called the Waters of the U.S. proposal and some concerns of farmers and ranchers. Conservation and the Waters of the U.S….
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…water, water recycling, conservation awareness, water system modeling, species tracking, infrastructure and flood protection funding. For full text of the bills, visit: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/ Today’s announcement builds on unprecedented action from…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information,…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…on Wednesday, April 1st will be held at the San Diego Regional Water Resource Control Board from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will continue the trade and workforce/immigration theme….
CDFA Video: Secretary Ross Meets Sammy Soil
…focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross took a moment to discuss the issue with “Sammy Soil,” who appeared on behalf of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service….
Western View: Drought Crisis Response Is Too Little
…with the drought this year. The program funds emergency assistance for workers, expands water conservation programs and builds infrastructure. As far as it goes, it’s a good and responsible reaction…
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
…Importance of Flow Meters Green says a flow meter attached to your pump tracks the water flow in several different ways and works a lot like the dashboard on your…
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
…complications have created. Stoddard noted that more and more growers are not able to establish plants or treatments with added water as the California water situation continues to look bleak….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Carrots with a Raspberry Compote, and Gorgonzola
…Raspberry in clamshell 1 blueberry in clamshell 1 black berries in clam shell 2 Cup Red Wine 3 T Sugar 1 Cup Water 2 OZ Gorgonzola Blue Cheese To get…
SLO Town Hall Meeting for Members; Groundwater Management Plans & Information
…on the management of critical groundwater resources in our area specifically, but not limited to, the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin. In order to address the facts, programs and proposals several…
Atwater FFA Sweeps Merced College FFA Field Day
…analyze various soil pits and determine soil texture, water holding capacity, and erosion characteristics while associated the data with agriculture applications. The Atwater FFA 2nd place Ag Mechanics team was…
Farm Leader: Emerency Legislation Underscores Drought Crisis
…harmed by water shortages. Wenger also encouraged the state to move as quickly as possible to approve and build new water storage. “Many California farmers face water cutbacks of 80…