…soil. Unlike vegetable gardens or grass lawns, no fertilizer or organic compost is required. And it won’t be necessary to weed, water or replant anything. Forests handle these issues themselves,…
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a web page to keep stakeholders up to date on the review process and potential changes to the agencies Waters of the U.S. rule….
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…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…
$86 Million Available in First Prop 1 Grants
…support groundwater management that furthers the goals of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, a historic 2014 law that requires local agencies to bring stressed groundwater basins into sustainable patterns of…
Smart Water Deters Ag Theft
…use the liquid to mark their tools, much like an invisible serial code. The water has a mineral code in it that can be changed. Owners are given a water…
NFU, Coalition of Rural Organizations Oppose Elimination of Rural Development Mission Area and Under Secretary
…families, businesses and cooperatives need efficient transportation infrastructure, high-speed broadband, affordable water, quality schools and public safety for rural communities to prosper. USDA’s Rural Development Mission Area allows underserved rural…
What You Can Grow in a Straw Bale Garden
…full sun to thrive. Also be sure to choose a spot with access to water. Once you water your bales, they will become too heavy to move, so decide on…
Medicinal and Nutritional Uses of Lemongrass
…of ailments and diseases in holistic medicine. Lemongrass tea is used as a diuretic for flushing toxins out of the body, to shed water weight, and to provide a sense…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Calculator
…contributions from non-fertilizer sources such as groundwater, compost and legume cover crops Recalculates fertilizer rates as April leaf sample data and/or improved yield estimates become available during the season Can…
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
Acting Deputy Under Secretary Roger Glendenning announced that USDA is providing zero-interest loans to two rural energy providers to help business and residential customers lower energy use and costs. “Funding…
2017 California Almond Forecast
…orchard work, the water was a welcome relief from years of drought. Set was reportedly good and nuts were developing well. Procedures Results of the subjective survey are based on…
Farm Bureau Applauds EPA’s Water Rule Outreach
Duvall American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall praised the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to collaborate closely with governors regarding revision of the Waters of the United States rule. “EPA…
EPA and U.S. Army Solicit State Input on Redefining “Waters of the U.S.”
…the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. The Clean Water Act asserts federal control over “navigable waters” without providing clarity or details about the law’s scope. President Donald…
Are You Ready for the Migration of Hummingbirds
…will regularly bathe if a ready supply of water is at hand. Or, leaving those cob webs alone since hummingbirds use spider webs as their main ingredient in their nests….