…buffer zones on the land. Although later studies found that no environmental damage was done, the Army Corps of Engineers used the Clean Water Act to take action. Duarte countersued,…
Removing HLB Infected Trees Only Option
…better position if they would have done the same. Florida citrus grower Pete Spyke says the practices Florida growers are using to stay afloat with huanglongbing (HLB) disease won’t matter…
Sheep Shearing School Prepares Students
…sometimes outside the country,” she said. The week together helps build camaraderies amongst the newly trained sheep shearers. Hopland sheep shearing alums have created a Facebook group to stay in…
DIY Potting Mix
…different. In stationery gardens, we work to build the soil into a self-sufficient eco-system, using techniques like mulching, compost, and nitrogen-fixing plants. Plants in containers, however, operate in a partially…
Drought Alert: Call to Re-examine ‘Harmful Actions’
…is requesting an action be taken that has an uncertain scientific basis and could, in fact, further imperil the recovery of smelt by creating better conditions for competing species. …
Cotton Growers Forced to Adapt
…to two and a half acre feet of water with buried drip. We can do it better than anyone else in the world. We understand what it takes and we…
Western View: Yet Another National Monument?
…the monument would protect critical habitat and old-growth forests. It would be created by executive order through the Antiquities Act. Opponents say the monument would negatively impact grazing, hunting and…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
…Congress to take immediate action to establish a federal standard that would preempt state GMO food labeling mandates. At its summer meeting today, the NMPF Board of Directors expressed its…
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
…year, SNAP kept at least 4.7 million Americans — including 2.1 million children — out of poverty,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Programs like FINI build on the success we’ve…
A Better Way to Fight Poverty
House Lawmakers Unveil A Better Way to Fight Poverty House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway joined House Speaker Paul Ryan and Republican lawmakers to unveil a policy plan, “A…
Create Apps for Agriculture
…consultants and others in the agricultural industry are encouraged to participate in the hackathon, which will be held at the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources building at 2801 Second Street…
Dairy Farm Tours
…Farm Bureau President Chuck Fry, is bringing them to a dairy farm where they can tour the facility and get a better understanding of where their food comes from. Bringing…
Agri View: Better Times?
Everett Griner talks about USDA forecast of better times ahead in today’s Agri View. Better Times? From: Farm Futures magazine USDA sees slow growth over next decade Brazilian farmers to…
Water Briefing Clarifies ‘Wet’ Winter
…The morning session had a statewide focus and speakers showed detailed information on where California stands with water and the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. California Department of…