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‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…authority to impose restrictions on those with pre-1914 water rights. “It is unprecedented,” said Wade. “I’m not aware of a time when a state agency has exercised that authority on…
Toughest Ground Covers to Solve the Worst Garden Problems
…terrific in small or tight spaces, between garden stones, or in a trough garden. The best groundcover for shady spots are Sweet Woodruff, Ajuga, and Lamium. Besides staying green throughout…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
Many agricultural regulations are implemented as a safety mechanism to help provide some measure of protection to the environment. These efforts generally provide a public good to the community at…
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are moving forward with revising the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Updating the WOTUS definition…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
…of the 2050 Environmental Stewardship Goals set through the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Researchers from UC Davis and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources will be working on a six-year…
Best Summer Bulbs to Have Growing in Your Garden
…but their best asset is the wonderful, sweet scent. The most glamorous bulb for shade, tuberous Begonia produces gorgeous rose-like summer flowers in a wide range of shades. The Pineapple…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
Producers are receiving more flexibility when it comes to prevented planting payments. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is working to make the practice of cover cropping…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…release. “Animal protein is at the center of healthy diets, and our commitments to economic, social, and environmental sustainability also place us clearly at the center of solutions for a…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
UC Davis is set to receive a total of $6 million in funding support to promote safe pesticide use. The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
…and ranchers to better access insurance benefits. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) will be working with insurance companies to speed up the process for the adjustment of losses. RMA is…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…Farm Service Agency office. The PLIP is part of USDA’s overall Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative launched back in March. USDA is working to provide $7 billion worth of assistance…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
Multiple federal agencies will be improving broadband access through a new interagency agreement. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Telecommunications and Information…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…rule from FTC will codify the agency’s enforcement policy to help deter fraud and provide restitution for those suffering from fraudulent Made in the USA claims. On the heels of…
