…possible positive outcomes from the project. Isom said the tunnels will integrate with proposed surface storage to help fix the water system. “Certainly it’ll help the ones south of the…
Egypt Ergot Policy Saga Continues
The back and forth policy over ergot fungus contamination by Egypt continued this week, as Reuters says the nation has reversed its on-again-off-again zero tolerance policy in wheat imports. The…
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
…seeks to clarify the types of water the EPA can regulate under the Clean Water Act. Clinton says she would work with all parties to ensure “common sense implementation.” She…
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
…lack of water or forage are not there, and this allows horse and burro populations to grow at an annual rate of as much as 15-20 percent. The BLM has…
Preserving Eggs
…water. He noted that after 8 months, 100 percent of the eggs were still good. Video from: Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. In this video, we explore six egg preservation…
Agri View: Beefalo
…is safer and healthier than cow meat. I just read that India is now a major beef exporter. Not cow beef, but beef from water buffalo. India has more of…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
…area they have identified as a water of the U.S. It is important that we challenge these issues and John is boldly standing up to do that.” Duarte has a…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…lower San Joaquin River watershed. The State Water Resources Control Board released a revised plan last week that proposes to leave more water in the main tributaries to the San…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
The American Farm Bureau Federation says Tuesday’s Senate report on the Clean Water Act proves the need for the Senate to act against the Waters of the U.S. rule. Farm…
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
…improving water quality.” In a news release, the EPA says chemical and microbial contaminants continue to reduce the quality of water – and often at a rate that outpaces water…
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
…global wheat prices have softened further thanks to a standstill in wheat sales to Egypt. The standstill occurred after Egypt announced last month the nation would hold a zero tolerance…
WRDA Bill Clears Senate with On-Farm Storage Exemption
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this week by a 95-3 vote. Agri Pulse said the bill will pay for waterway improvement projects in 30 states,…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Cup Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
…handling, sanitation, nutrition, water, veterinary care and protection from extreme weather and temperatures. To ensure that its licensees are meeting the AWA standards, APHIS inspectors conduct routine, unannounced inspections of…