(CFBF) Water legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate recognizes the continued crisis facing water reliability in the West, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF endorsed the Drought Resiliency…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…drought conditions; a reduction in food waste and its global carbon footprint, through crops like potatoes that are less likely to bruise and brown; and the ability to grow crops…
Final Snow Survey of the Season Nearly Twice the Average
…ample water supplies this summer,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “But it’s critical that it’s put to use replenishing groundwater basins and storage reservoirs for the next inevitable drought. Every…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…there was a long and deadly drought, or perhaps a brutal war that caused these cliff dwellers to abandon their mountain homes and scatter to unknown territory. Perhaps they are…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Security has commenced a series of events to educate the Intelligence Community on threats to agriculture and the collection of information on emerging threats. United States Drought Monitor (USDM): The Office…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…particularly during times of increased public scrutiny such as the last California drought. “We were able to tell the growers’ story because we had that data which we wouldn’t have…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…Drought in a Changing Climate which cites specific climate pressures as causing significant challenges for water management in the future. When asked about the role of warmer temperatures in the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-28-19
…update on monitoring Blight in Colusa County. A total of nine California counties were declared primary natural disaster areas due to drought and now USDA is offering producers in those…
Nine CA Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas
Although California has recently been classified as drought-free, the state has been known for suffering through years of drought with lingering drought effects. It was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-18-19
…Sacramento, California’s declaration of being drought free, and a new way California Farm Bureau is looking to connect with more of its members statewide. You’ll also hear how Dow DuPont’s…
Funding Water Storage Projects with High Speed Rail Money
…Nation (WIIN) Act. “The RAILWAY Act builds on the success of the WIIN Act by continuing to increase California’s drought resiliency and helping ensure our communities, families and farmers have…
How to Care for Your Lavender Plants
…How to Care for Your Lavender Plants Lavender isn’t the easiest plant to grow but it can be done. Water once a week until plants are established. Lavender is drought…
Houseplants for Home or Office
…with minimal care or maintenance. They also don’t require a lot of sun, water, or space to thrive. The Spider Plant – highly resistant to drought or bugs – and…