Organizations looking to overturn the EPA’s and the Army Corps’ Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS) want the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether or not the Sixth Circuit Court…
Agri View: Fish Farm
…either of these could tie up a construction of a project like this for years. You have to have unchallenged control of that much water to be successful. And, there…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…a streamlined approach to compliance with water quality regulation in California and the development of a decision support tool to aid new cooperatives in identifying and implementing coordinated water quality…
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
A recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency was highly critical of the herbicide atrazine, which helps reduce soil erosion and runoff problems, which keeps soil healthy and water clean….
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…downstream food-web resources for smelt. He added that the program was accomplished without the use of any additional water; rather, it was done by rerouting the water through the Yolo…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…will use a grant to evaluate the feasibility of a mobile drinking water laboratory to improve water quality and reduce costs at rural water treatment plants. This project will develop…
National Beer Lover’s Day
…a lager, Beer is the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and the third-most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is thought by some to be the oldest…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…she said America can reduce its dependence on foreign oil, cut carbon emissions, and reduce the need for toxic additives to gasoline that are associated with cancer, contaminated water, and…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Award amount: $132,000 California Stanford University: 2 awards Project title: Drinking Water Security in Times of Drought and Beyond: Improved Prediction, Management, and Decision-Making…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Sorbet
…Cup Sparkling Water 1 t Xanthan Gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…joint research, which has already resulted in the development of a model wastewater reuse program and analysis of hydrophobic soil in dry climates Through this agreement, U.S. scientists have two…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…environmentally friendly. Importance of Agriculture Technology Farmers no longer have to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Instead, they can use the minimum quantities required and target…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…A better accounting of water use and water reserves along with other management tools will facilitate groundwater management, water market transfers, and overall water management and policy for drought. These…
Planning a Safe Picnic
…Marianne Gravely says its best to have plenty of water and wipes for washing hands. If you’re grilling out there be sure and pack the meat thermometer. “So that you…