…finalizing and enforcing a proposed rule that would redefine “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. Cindy Zimmerman has more. U.S. House Says No to WOTUS Proposal…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…scope of the Clean Water Act. “I am pleased the House approved this bipartisan, commonsense bill to block the EPA from expanding its control of our nation’s land and water…
Weather Changing Almond Harvest Practices
Water concerns are exaggerated for almond growers who are finishing up harvest and need to get vital water back on their trees. Weather Changing Almond Harvest Practices University of California…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…million in conservation funding is being invested to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation. The USDA initiative will benefit wildlife and promote outdoor…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…dam safety and flood control and inspection services, assists local water districts in water management and water conservation planning, and plans for future statewide water needs. www.water.ca.gov ABOUT THE COCA-COLA…
California Walnut Objective Measurement Report
…surface water where available and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Weather conditions during the growing season were mild thus benefitting the crop. Crop quality…
Agri View: Water Requirements
Everett Griner talks about how water requirements vary widely in today’s Agri View. Water Requirements…
Keeping the Water Conversation Going
Keeping the issue in the forefront was the focus of a water forum in the Central Valley. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Keeping the Water Conversation Going The…
Apples Industry Looking Ahead
…drought on their yield. However the apple industry is focused on what may lie ahead. If a significant change in California’s water situation doesn’t come, California Apple Commission Executive Director…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…wildlife habitat lands and waters from willing sellers. Nationwide, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has supported over 40,000 state and local projects, protecting seven million acres of working forests…
Almond Reports Look Light Due to Drought
…of California’s drought. Waycott added that some areas battled water shortage more than others and they need to wait until all the numbers are in to see the full impact….
AgNeTVideo: Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum Questions to the Panel
Questions were presented to the panel during the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum. The first question was presented to Congressman Costa. For farmers who are looking for a reliable service water…
AgNeTVideo: Interview With Zeev Barylka, Director of Marketing Netafim USA
Zeev Barylka, Director of Marketing Netafim USA, discusses their sponsorship of the Grizzlies Water Forum and why the water and drought issues are important to Netafim….
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…critical research; establishing 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….