…have recently reported that mass extinctions of marine animals may soon be occurring at alarmingly rapid rates than previously projected due to pollution, rising water temperatures and loss of habitat….
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
…Committee’s Ranking Member to fulfill her responsibility by standing up for America’s farmers and ranchers. This issue cannot be resolved so long as it is viewed as a zero-sum game.”…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
U.S. EPA Honors Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored the California Department of Water Resources (Sacramento), Cisco Systems (San Jose), and the Government Authorities…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…to improve soil and water quality while also providing more wildlife habitat. Interested organic producers can offer eligible land for enrollment in the program at any time. FSA also provides…
Today is National Ag Day
…Corn Poppin’ Facts Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…producers, public and government; policy creation to protect livestock producers from false animal welfare violation accusations; balancing agricultural water needs with community and historic agricultural water rights; and encouraging public…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…best management practices that enable farmers to meet the nutrient and sediment water quality goals in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The NRCS investment here is being matched by 15 partners…
Citrus Fighting for Water Management Change
Citrus leaders are staying on top of the water fight and a recent bill might have the steam it needs to take the first step for water management change. Fighting…
El Nino Leaves Some Dry, Brings Back Runoff
…be a noticeable difference and there will be some runoff that will help with providing some water into the reservoirs and in the water system as we get into spring.”…
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
…majority of seasonal water supply, information about snowpack serves as an indicator of future water availability. Streamflow in the West consists largely of accumulated mountain snow that melts and flows…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…non-host vegetation was dense and widespread. BLH counts were 0-2 adults per 10 sweeps and zero nymphs. Surveys were conducted in Warthan Canyon. BLH host and non-host vegetation was widespread…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…in the use of various chemical categories including carcinogens, fumigants, and those with the potential to contaminate ground water. Agriculture accounts for the greatest pesticide use in California, but other…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops
…management plans, farm evaluation surveys Workshops begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude by 1:00 p.m. Expert speakers include leadership from Water Quality Coalitions, Water Board, Farm Bureau and USDA NRCS,…
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
…brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, controlling water availability, increasing food production, finding new sources…