…our land and water, to expanding local food economies, this Farm Bill is a major bipartisan victory.” The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 provides certainty and predictability for producers across…
Farm Bureau Files Brief Supporting Water Rule Opponents
…Clean Water Act regulatory authority to cover small and isolated land and water features. According to the brief, the 2015 rule “reads the term navigable out of the [Clean Water…
Celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week
…Week was initially started by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Invasive plants and pests can cause significant damage to the state’s water system, agricultural industry, and economy. A…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
…water that have now moved on to be heard by the Senate. AB 2371 compels the Secretary of the Department of Food and Agriculture to establish rules to require plants…
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
The first deadline associated with the General Order for Confined Bovine Feeding Operations, known as the Bovine General Order, is quickly approaching. The Central Valley Water Quality Control Board adopted…
Pork Producers Respond to Mexican Retaliation
…good soldiers, we’re taking on water fast. The president has said that he would not abandon farmers. We take him at his word.” The U.S. pork sector sustains more than…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
One-Year Extension Available to Holders of Many Expiring Contracts through Continuous Signup As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on…
Liquid Fertilizer Made From Waste
…peels. Soak in water for a couple of days and make an infused water to give to the plants. Wood ash from real firewood is especially good for tomato plants….
Celebrating National Water a Flower Day
Grab your watering can and head to your garden. Cathy Isom fills you in about why you will want to give extra special attention to flowers today. That’s coming up…
Agri View: Use of Water on the Farm
Everett Griner talks about farm water use in today’s Agri View. Everett ask some serious questions and enlightens us about what would happen if farmers had no water. Water, water,…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…livestock is much different than hauling products like paper towels or bottles of water,” he says. “Live cattle can’t simply be left unattended in a trailer.” USCA Transportation Committee Chair…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…towels or bottles of water. Live cattle can’t simply be left unattended in a trailer – especially in very hot or cold weather – for extended periods of time, and…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…each bank. Benefits include improved range management with year-round rotational grazing, fencing and livestock water. The project protects water quality and aquatic habitat. The ranch conservation plan also includes riparian…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…Water District (Stanislaus County) and 6) North Kern Water Storage District (Kern County). On-farm projects that address insufficient water, water quality degradation or inefficient energy use will be considered for…