…David Orth says the groundwater act put forth by the state last year recognized surface and groundwater rights, even though the definition of the latter might be hard to clarify….
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…is paying close attention to the drought here in California, and how the endangered species act is affecting our efforts to feed the nation. “What we would consider a drought…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…Local partners and the federal government both invest funding and manpower to projects to maximize their impact. This will be the second round of projects funded through RCPP. The RCPP…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…out, but EPA has yet to fully acknowledge the proposal’s potential impact on everyday farming activities,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “We work hard every day to minimize the environmental…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…disproportionately affect the state’s most vulnerable citizens; and WHEREAS building on decades of successful actions to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006…
UC Davis Ranked Number 1 in World for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
…most influential international university rankings providers. UC Davis is growing California At UC Davis, we and our partners are nourishing our state with food, economic activity and better health, playing…
Top-Four Myths of the California Drought
…of myths developed during past water crises. Others build upon misinformation that has a more recent origin. Below are four myths that you may see in media accounts of the…
Almond Board: Think Twice Before Using Pyrethroids for May Spray
…harmless insects that actually feed on populations of problem pests. In fact, Zalem says while hull split is a better time for pyrethroid use, he personally doesn’t recommend pyrethroids for…
Final Call for Angus Scholarship Applications
The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for scholarships through the Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, and Angus youth should act now…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…Governor Brown has signed accords to fight climate change with leaders from Mexico, China, Canada, Japan, Israel and Peru. The Governor also issued a groundbreaking call to action with hundreds…
The Western View: The Farmer’s Daughter
…– which would challenge the misconceptions some people have about farming, and the outright falsifications extremists use to sell organic products. She is using her social media skills to build…
USDA: Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
…more diverse type of operations and the more growing market sectors we have in American agriculture, the better off our country’s rural economy will be.” Organic Operations by State USDA…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…the pest until two years ago when it began to rapidly build back up in population. Treatments are not helping this time around, because the whitefly just comes back a…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 10
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, better cherry blossoms, an app to…