Dylan Dupre, vice president of sales at SPG Solar, discusses the use of solar energy on dairy farms….
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…thin the crop in order to save water. This changes how the sugars are allocated in the tree, increases vegetative growth and increases the tree’s water usage, he said. When…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…not marketed to children is one of the First Lady’s top priorities; that is why it is so important for schools to reinforce the importance of healthy choices and eliminate…
California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply
…Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture talks about efforts in California to do more with less water. How California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply…
Change in Attitude Can Change Water Usage
Karen Ross, Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture saying a change in attitude about waste and how we use water can significantly affect water consumption. How a…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people’s daily lives and the nation’s future. More information is available at: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/….
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 21
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/oce/…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
…copy of the documents please email BDCP.comments@noaa.gov. Comments must be received electronically or postmarked on or before June 13, 2014. Click here for more information on how to submit comments….
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
…impossible to meet the water supply needs of California farmers and communities. What is particularly troubling is that these policies have provided no discernible benefit to the environment,” said Tom…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
…and ranchers. A bright spot in the data is the slight increase in young farmers and the stable number of small farms and large-scale farms. This reflects our work to…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…in California farms increased slightly to 25.6 million acres. · In 2012, the value of agricultural products sold totaled $42.6 billion in California, compared to 33.9 billion in 2007. ·…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…and Agriculture to invest in irrigation and water pumping systems that reduce water use, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. • $10 million transferred from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fund…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…for next fall and winter. “If we don’t get any rainfall, I don’t know what I’m going to do, because I don’t even know that the water table can sustain…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…until April 1, 2014. Approximately $1.5 million infederal funding will be available for projects in the Pacific Southwest Region. For more information about this year’s grant recipients, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region09/water/wetlands/grants/grants-13.html To…