…he could infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea…
EPA Anti-Farmer Campaign
…which was wholly funded by the EPA, used grant awards to fund a website, radio ads, and billboards depicting dead fish and polluted water, urging individuals to contact their state…
Klamath Water Allocation Brings Relief For Farmers
…White, executive director for the Klamath Water Users Association, who described previous water shortages as “extremely burdensome.” The federal forecast that determines the water allocation for the Klamath Water Project…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…about each crop’s water needs based on locations, soil conditions, age and varieties of the trees,” he said. Federal and state water projects, and a number of local water agencies,…
CA Students Honored
…the amount of water used, and ensuring there were adequate recycle bins for water bottles. Joshua also started an Earth Library at the school—creating both a reference list of environmental…
California’s Water Supply Receives A March Miracle
Thanks to a precipitation boost last month, California’s reservoir totals also received a boost to surprising ,but much needed, levels. California’s Water Supply Receives A March Miracle…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…programs, supporting the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability…
Lawsuit Challenges Metropolitan Water District’s Purchase of Delta Islands
…League, San Joaquin County, Contra Costa County and the Central Delta Water Agency plan to file suit against the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) charging that its claim…
Protecting Bloom from Spring Freeze
…When you use sprinklers to prevent freezing injury, you are using the energy that water releases when it freezes, and changes from a liquid to a solid, to keep the…
Worms Make Winery More Sustainable
…to Fight Climate Change Global studies show that water scarcity and water stress are increasing, and as much as 15% to 35% of human withdrawals of water for agriculture are…
Agri View: Drone On
…data collected can show farmers where to add or reduce water or pesticides, or help farmers determine when to harvest. “People in the U.S. and EU no longer want to…
North American Producers Committed
…reduction in water usage and a 78 percent drop in land needed to produce a pound of pork. In their discussions, the leaders recognized that, in addition to production efficiencies…
California Water Story Split Into Two Versions
It appears that this year’s water-supply outlook for the Golden State is a story of one region with plenty, the other facing extended drought. Rob Bain has the story. California…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…farming systems rely on preventative practices to control weeds, insects and disease and uses natural methods to manage problems if they arise. Organic methods also help improve soil and water…