…a better understanding of overall water conditions. “We’re compiling all of the existing data that’s out there related to surface water and groundwater, and any of the inputs and outputs…
Keep the Greenhouse Warm Without Electricity
…clay, and bricks, absorb heat when air is warm and release it when air is cold. Water also has good thermal mass. Another way to keep things warmer is double…
A Quick Recap of California Propositions and Their Standing
…Currently pending PROP 2 Shift in Tax Revenue: Passed PROP 3 Water System Enhancements: Currently pending PROP 4 Children’s Hospital Bond: Passed PROP 5 Property Tax Assessment Transfer: Did not…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
Believing voluntary agreements hold the best potential for benefiting fisheries without severe losses to people, the California Farm Bureau Federation welcomed the state water board action to postpone a vote…
Activists Allowed to Expand Attack on Beef Checkoff
…been repeatedly demonstrated that these attacks by R-CALF are being aided by allies at the Humane Society of the United States, Food and Water Watch, Public Justice and other activist…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
The Federal Drug Administration officially concluded its investigation into the E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce that started in March. Officials believed early on that a contaminated water source might…
The Western View: San Francisco Supports Fish Not Farms
…proposal by the State Water Board, which sends more water out the Delta to the ocean to improve fish habitat. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission provides water to the…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…that will be highly involved with the initiative are the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, Healthy Soils Program, Alternative Manure Management Program. Three UC Cooperative Extension advisors will be…
Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
…an estimated 133 billion pounds of food wasted with a value of approximately $161 billion. Along with the physical food being wasted, there are additional resources such as water, energy,…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
We all know water is a big problem in California. It becomes very complex – but the root of the problem is simple: most of the water in California falls…
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…of warm water in the north Pacific, brought about by an even larger mountain of warm air, a high pressure system that has kept Alaska warm and dry this fall….
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…of the rules governing these critical water supplies only delays the ability of these important areas to recover. This action will also help address water shortages that have occurred across…
Throw Out Water Rule, Farm Bureau, Others Tell Texas Court
…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 News Has Pork Producers Feeling Optimistic
…the U.S. pork industry’s zero-tariff access to those important markets, three of the top five destinations for U.S. pork exports. “We’ve got the momentum on trade headed in the right…