…the public benefit of water storage projects, prompts the question: What’s going on with plans to build Sites Reservoir? The answer, local water officials said, is a lot, with activity…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – Informational Meetings Planned
…Management Act (SGMA) and to answer questions from the public: October 21st – Valley Glen, CA: Los Angeles Valley College Campuss Center Building Monarch Hall, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen,…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
…to help out fellow farmers who are working hard to build something new. It’s people like Diane Graves and Kirstjn Eggers In Malaga Washington. They raise hogs – or did…
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
…practices implemented under regulatory or nonregulatory actions; Take actions to protect water quality and beneficial uses of waters from pollution, consistent with state and federal laws. Giacomini said what ranchers…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…planning team raises the bar to ensure that The Almond Conference is better than before. With close to the 3,000 attendees representing all facets of the industry, this event offers…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…Congress to act quickly to reauthorize a strong Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and support the ongoing success of the healthier meals. Kids are eating more healthy food and throwing…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…they must still conform their activities to the new rule.” The California map has different layers to show the potential impact of the rule. A base layer shows areas regulated…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…the human impact of sustainability – Respondents shared interest in the actions farmers and ranchers are taking to improve human health through access to safe, nutritious food and the impact…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…on an old notion: food grown fresh from your local farmer tastes better than food that travels thousands of miles. The Placer County community has enjoyed fresh, local food and…
Federal Court Ruling Blocks WOTUS Implementation
…producers ludicrous. In fact, only six months after receiving over one-million comments, the agency pushed forward to finalize the rule, a clear indication there was no intention of considering public…
Agri View: Clean Water
Everett Griner talks about why the Clean Water Act is baffling farmers in today’s Agri View. Clean Water…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
A Fresno State study has produced valuable new information on the impact of the drought, including severe economic loss in agricultural revenue, public health impacts, underemployment and migration for farm…
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…water year ever, to keep our politicians on point to build more dams and infrastructure to keep California growing. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Managing Bud Failure Depends on Orchard Age
…not be beneficial to pull a tree that is showing signs of bud failure. Connell says, however, it’s completely the opposite with a younger orchard, and the sooner the better….