In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Horchata with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Water 2 C Arborio Rice 2…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…CRP runs from June 3 to August 23. “Agricultural producers with expiring CRP contracts have set aside land to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…resilience portfolio for California which includes healthy waterways and a climate-resilient water system. The goal is to prepare the state for future environmental concerns related to water, as well as…
Farm Bureau Endorses Senate Water Legislation
…must improve investment in water projects to capture water when it’s available.” Johansson said the bill would make investments in water infrastructure more attractive and affordable for state, regional and…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…the Healthy Soils Program, the State Water Efficiency and Energy Program, as well as the Alternative Manure Management Program all offer farmers and ranchers a multitude of different benefits. However,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-18-19
…who emphasized the deal needs to be approved ASAP. Also, Western Growers was advocating for some new water planning policy last week. All of that and much more. About the…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…CEO, The Jackfruit Company Karen Schuett, Cofounder, CEO & Chief Technology Officer, Livestock Water Recycling Marian Singer, Cofounder & CEO, Wellntel Jason Smith, President & CEO, Smith Family Wines Victor…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…and other benefits such as nutrient, water and dust management.” A total of 194 projects dispersed throughout 45 counties will be receiving $8.7 million in funding through the HSP Incentives…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…on the implementation of the Produce Safety Rule as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Mike Wade from the California Farm Water Coalition will also be giving a presentation…
Farmers Need New Water Rule, Farm Bureau Tells Senate
…Farm Bureau President Todd Fornstrom told the Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Waters, and Wildlife. Expensive professional services needed to comply with the Clean Water Act, he said, too often make…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…benefits including: lettuce that can grow with less water, meaning a reduction in the amount of freshwater needed for agriculture production and crops that can grow in higher heat and…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) continues its effort to better educate urban water users about the issues the agricultural industry is working to overcome. The coalition has been shifting…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
The Metropolitan Water District in Southern California took exception to my recent Western View about water. Their first reaction, in an email to AgNet management, seemed to say the whole…
Largest June Snowpack Since 2011
…into June this year, was back in 2011 when it was more than 300 percent of the average. According to information from the California Department of Water Resources, the state’s…