…all. The USDA report is one source of residue data that the Environmental Working Group uses to create its annual Dirty Dozen/Clean 15 rankings of fruits and vegetables. USDA says…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…sponsored by Ducks Unlimited in partnership with USA Rice Federation. Other local partners include the California Rice Commission, Northern California Water Association, and numerous regional water districts. The Rice Stewardship…
Farm Bureau Asks Court to Block Obama WOTUS Rule
…nationwide stay blocking the Obama administration’s illegal 2015 “Waters of the U.S.” rule from taking effect on farms and ranches across the nation. The race to the courthouse follows the…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
…“It can also adversely affect our environment including our water and soil.” In March 2017, DPR enforcement staff made an unannounced inspection visit to The Growbiz in San Jose. Staff…
The Western View: Temperance Flattened?
…delta smelt has stopped them from releasing water from the delta when we needed it the most, during the drought. Let’s hope that they don’t decide that our water is…
Fertilize Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
…of using coffee grounds to fertilize your garden. So don’t throw them in the trash! Coffee grounds adds organic material to the soil, which improves drainage, water retention and aeration…
UC ANR Drought Management Tips: Alfalfa
…urban landscapes, and the use of shallow groundwater for crop production. The drought tips collection and the drought tip videos were sponsored by the California Department of Water Resources. Drought…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Water concerns are growing in California with another low-snowpack measurement and AgNet West catches up with…
Agri View: Water Wars and the Supreme Court
Everett Griner talks about the Supreme Court involvement in the Water Wars in today’s Agri View. Well, you know the longest water fight between Georgia and Florida is still in…
Second Snow Survey Yields Concerning Measurements
On February 1 the Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the second snow survey for 2018 at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento. The…
Keep Your Super Bowl Food Safe
…safety tips – all four quarters of the Super Bowl. #1 Clean. When preparing party food, wash hands and surfaces often. #2 Separate. Use separate plates when handling raw and…
EPA, Army Corps, Sign WOTUS Delay
…find out where they should draw the line on the geographic reach of the Clean Water Act, according to EPA officials. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Applauds Delay of Unlawful WOTUS Rule
…farmers and ranchers while the agencies continue the important work of withdrawing and rewriting the unlawful 2015 WOTUS rule. America’s farmers value clean water as much as anyone, and they…
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
…By following a few simple tips, you can keep your family and friends safe.” Follow USDA’s winning plays to combat foodborne illness at your Super Bowl party. Clean Play Wash…