The Water Rights Protection Act, introduced in the House, could bring U.S. ranchers much-needed relief from ongoing efforts by the federal government to extort privately held water rights from law-abiding…
Nitrogen Levels in Navel Oranges
…on size and quality and can also contribute to water contamination. Nitrogen levels above 2.6% present a greater risk for issues such as staining, crease, puff and decreased fruit size….
Regrow Vegetables from Your Scraps
…regrown from scraps simply by placing the roots in water. Next time you cut up celery, take the base and place in a shallow bowl with water and place it…
Western View: The Prairie Fires
…as a trickle of postings on Facebook, then became a flood of supplies – hay, food and drinking water at first, followed by clothes, fencing supplies, canned goods, and more….
USDA Reorganization Takes Shape
…University of Minnesota and received his M.S. in 1997 and Ph.D. in 2000. His research has spanned a wide range of issues, including biofuels policy, water quality and quantity policies,…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Inaugural Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting
…policies that allow family farms to remain intact, including information connectivity and tax reform, while also protecting against federal takeover of state-adjudicated water rights, permitting and licensing, and other requirements…
Conaway, Peterson Praise U.S. Sugar Deal
…administer them in a way that ensures U.S. sugar policy will be adhered to, including its operation at zero cost to the taxpayer.” “This final agreement takes steps to alleviate…
Almond Matters: The Heat Brings Mites
…to lack of water,” he said. “On top of that, growers have a lot of tools when it comes to miticides. There is probably about ten to choose from.” Picking…
Critical Agricultural Water Resources Issues Funded
…will improve water resource quantity and quality for America’s agricultural systems and also inform decision makers and citizens alike.” The Water for Agriculture Challenge Area aims to address critical water…
Reasons to Mulch Your Garden
…allowing water to get down to the roots of plants. Mulching also moderates temperatures, by keeping the sun off the soil and, at night, it’s acting as an insulator so…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…Water testing made up only 2 percent of measured costs. The LGMA requires monthly water testing for all water used in the fields unless a firm qualifies for an exemption….
California Leopold Conservation Award® Still Accepting Nominations
…SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION Sustainable Conservation helps California thrive by uniting people to solve the toughest challenges facing our land, air and water. Since 1993, it has brought together business, landowners and…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…safety practices could be measured: those for food safety staff, harvest foremen, third-party audits, product lost due to animal intrusion, and water testing. We present these costs as shares of…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food…