…up cutoff dates. The EQIP funds are to assist with land improvements that will help address the following resource concerns: soil erosion, soil quality degradation, insufficient water, water quality degradation,…
President Trump Signs Omnibus
…develop a new WOTUS rule that comports with the Clean Water Act and Supreme Court precedent,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a letter urging lawmakers to pass the bill….
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…environment, as well as ensure the availability of a healthy supply of clean plant stock in the United States. “Through the Farm Bill Section 10007, the USDA strengthens our nation’s…
House Bill Exempts Farms From Reporting Emissions
…the “Superfund Law,” is used primarily to clean hazardous waste sites but also includes a mandatory federal reporting component. The appeals court ruling could force more than 100,000 livestock farmers…
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
It’s been a different winter for almond growers this season. What started out to be a dry turned in some growers needing to apply water for frost protection, followed by…
Key Farm Groups Like Co-op Tax Fix
…to be included in the bill. Over 100 contentious riders to the bill are said to be in play as Democrats push for a clean spending package. The co-op fix…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Today we get an update on water storage project funding and hear how a potential new…
Citrus Showcase Addresses Several Industry Concerns
…State Water Commission recently caused a delay in the development of several potential water projects including Temperance Flat and Sites Reservoir. “It’s extremely frustrating,” Nelsen said about the decision that…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…because of its size, access to water, was visible, provided a safe space for kids, and, best of all, the land was free because the local city couldn’t sell it…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…Duke University are exploring ways to use Super-Critical Water Oxidation (SCWO) – already successfully used to treat sewage sludge – to convert animal waste to harmless end-products that generate carbon…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…fuels. Made from an increasingly diverse mix of resources such as recycled cooking oil, soybean oil and animal fats, biodiesel is a renewable, clean-burning diesel replacement that can be used…
Celebrating National Celery Month
…And if you’re not aware of just what this hearty vegetable can do for you, this is the month to find out. Celery is high in water content and dietary…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…such as precision agriculture applications, on-site carbon storage and planting for high carbon sequestration rate, and new soil amendments to improve water quality. Some of these benefits of CSP include:…
Third Snow Survey Shows Improvement from Last Month
The third snow survey was conducted by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Monday, March 5 after a series of storms forced a delay of the manual snow survey…