…exemptions for normal farming practices under the Clean Water Rule. Creep USDA will continue to accept comments over the next year. Schlegel says this is a good opportunity to ease…
Forage Industry Updated at Field Day
…for alfalfa. Water was a major topic at the field day with information being presented on how to optimize surface irrigation, along with techniques to better manage water salinity. Statewide…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…had been running off into the Sacramento River after winter rainfalls, and cuts in their use helped bring the river back into compliance with the Clean Water Act. The Agricultural…
Agri View: WOTUS What?
Everett Griner talks about why the clean water act (WOTUS) is being repealed in today’s Agri View. WOTUS What?…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…farm productivity, and resource efficiencies such as land, water, air, input, and energy use.” Schneider said that among the specific goals being pursued by 2025 are: 1) reducing by 13…
Modernizing California’s Water Supply
…The water supply system that was originally designed before California became the fifth largest global economy, was intended for municipal and industrial water use along with agricultural use. Using water…
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
…A number of growers reported issues with their root systems after their orchards endured several weeks of saturation. Water issues continued for some growers who were concerned about over-saturation in…
Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion
…also provide 30 percent of the nation’s surface drinking water to cities and rural communities; approximately 60 million Americans rely on drinking water that originated from the National Forest System….
FSMA Agricultural Water Compliance Extension?
…agricultural water requirements. A summit to address the practicality and efficacy of agricultural water standards is also being planned for early 2018. More information will become available later in the…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
…Advisor for Merced County David Doll noted, “the water we apply to our orchards in the postharvest is the most critical water we apply for next year’s crop.” Depending on…
Stocking Your Aquaponics System with Fish
…They are fast-growing, disease-resistant, tolerant of poor water conditions, very tasty, and quite beautiful. Catfish. These bottom feeders are super tough and adapt to a wide range of water conditions….
New Cooling Technologies for Dairy Cows
…require a substantial amount of electricity and water. The Western Cooling Efficiency Center and the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis are looking at approaches designed to reduce water…
Getting Started With Aquaponics
…which kind of fish you want, decide how many you’ll want. The holy grail of commercial aquaculture is one pound of live fish per gallon of water. Perhaps a good…
GMO-Free Labeling Fear Based
…marketing practices have taken place with dairy products. Additional products with mislabeling, according to the Federation, include tomatoes, peanut butter, and even bottled water. Find more about the campaign online…