Trying to beat the drought by using new technologies – that’s the goal of several research groups and universities with funding from USDA Conservation Innovation Grants. Rod Bain has more….
Drought Problems Around the U.S.
California isn’t the only state having water problems. In fact, the latest drought monitor report shows just how stubbornly persistent the current drought is. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open…
Heat Illness Prevention Training
…of heat illness prevention: drinking plenty of cool water; ready access to shade; full and complete training; and written procedures identifying the the business’ heat illness prevention program. Employers will…
Low Snowpack Levels Bad News for Growers
…inches. And the bad news doesn’t end there. We had a warmer-than-normal March, which means snow melted off sooner than usual. That will further lessen the water available to growers….
Wenger Says Nitrates a Big Issue for 2013
…When asked what he thought was a key issue for California agriculture in 2013, he said: Nitrates. In addition to nitrates, Wenger said other key issues are water and labor….
Even Less Water for Central Valley Farmers
…in the water allocation demonstrates again how broken the state’s water system has become. He says “when we continue to lose water because of questionable fish actions, we can be…
Growers Speak at Water Hearing
A group of Central California growers are now waiting to hear if their testimony at a public hearing in Sacramento will make a difference when it comes to their water…
Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference
…Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Wenger touched on issues like dairy protests, water, pesticides, and labor. On the topic of dairy, Wenger said there’s no clear solution to…
Weather Means Worry For Growers
Weather experts say Western growers should be prepared to deal with more water supply issue this growing season. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag, Part 1
…than other areas around the nation. Lauritzen says it does come with a price – all the issues surrounding agriculture such as water quality and pesticide use. This is the…
Continuing Coverage: Sequester and Agriculture
We continue our coverage of how the sequester may affect agriculture, with Acting Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Jason Weller. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download…
Water District Manager Upset over Allocation
“This insanity has to stop.” Those harsh words from the General Manager of the Westlands Water District. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Birmingham’s Full Statement about Allocation
…people who rely on water supplied by the CVP and the California State Water Project (SWP). The ability of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources to move water…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…January 2012, EPA proposed the Clean Water Act Section 308 CAFO reporting rule to collect information from CAFOs and make it publicly available and readily searchable through their website. Cattlemen…