…it disregards statutory and Supreme Court requirements that federally regulated “waters” be at least closely connected to “navigable” water bodies. The illegal 2015 rule instead regulates “vast tracts of the…
Trade Market Landscape for California Rice Remains Turbulent
…average sized harvest is expected after last year’s weather complications caused a decline in plantings. The expectation is still slightly below the average due to water issues, but overall planted…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…the impending Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “That has been one of our main resource priorities in the state, water quality and water conservation, and we have put in significant investment…
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
…assistance for projects that improve soil, water, air, and other resources. Farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners still have time to apply for EQIP funding for the fiscal year 2019….
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
…is a little natural light, a proper growing space, soil, the right container, water, and a little TLC. Of course you’ll want to know which fruits and veggies do the…
Water Works: Permitting Groundwater Recharge Projects
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, obtaining permits for groundwater recharge projects can be a difficult process due to the uncertainty surrounding what the State Water Resources…
Gardening Fall To-Do-List
…to remember to keep the water flowing, and continue to water trees, shrubs, and perennials before the ground gets too cold or in some areas frozen. Don’t forget to cut…
The California Kitchen: Steamed Rice
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Steamed Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Arborio Rice 4 C Water…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…security and celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. FMC is focused on opportunities for growers to cover more ground in less time—saving water, fuel, labor and time. They understand that…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $650,000 in a new California project that aims to develop a watershed work plan in the Lower Deer Creek Watershed in Tulare…
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, as the new water year begins the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the annual water year recap titled…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…Two Census special studies will also be conducted this winter: the 2018 Census of Aquaculture and the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey. These questionnaires will be mailed in December…
Celebrating National Drink Beer Day
…to enjoy the world’s most popular adult beverage. Beer is made from four basic ingredients: Barley, water, hops and yeast. The basic idea is to extract the sugars from grains…
Celebrating National Chocolate Milk Day
…a beverage the locals drank made with cocoa mixed with water. After trying it, he reported the flavor to be nauseating. After some experimentation, Sloane found a way to mix…