…National Guard resources to assist communities impacted by the drought and would increase accountability for environmental water flows. “The Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 is a…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In return, the U.S. Department of…
Western View: Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites in the Forests
…up growing fields out in the national forests. They pull water out of the streams and rivers in the high country, further reducing the amount of water available for legitimate…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…with staff from the State and Regional Water Control Boards and air districts to ensure the program implements the highest levels of water and air quality protections consistent with existing…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…acres of wetlands, which will reduce soil erosion, enhance water quality, and create wildlife habitat. “This overwhelming response is a product of USDA’s extensive outreach and the commitment of America’s…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…said Secretary Vilsack. “The President’s proclamation today will ensure that these lands will continue to be a sustainable, working landscape that supports local economies and critical resources like fresh water,…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Ice Cream
…Cup Water 1 T Xanthan Gum 3 Eggs Whipped with 3 C Sugar till frothy 2 Cup Raw Milk 3 Cup Raw Cream 1 Vanilla Bean Split Seeded To get…
The Western View: New Technology, New Opportunity
…you need to know how much water you have, how much you use, and how much you can sell. A Colorado Sustainable Water and Innovative Irrigation Management (SWIIM) company is…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on June 30, 2015, from foresters and farmers seeking financial assistance to harvest and deliver biomass to generate clean energy. The…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…redefining the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. The complaint, filed in federal district court in Texas, claims the new rule grants EPA and the U.S. Army…
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…to protect and restore California’s damaged waters.” The federal Clean Water Act requires states to monitor and assess their rivers, lakes and coastal waters and submit a list of impaired…
Almond Board: Steps to Take Before Harvest
…sit in water that’s possibly contaminated with pathogens. He says all these measures are important aspects to food safety. Another step in orchard management – weed control. Finally, as growers…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…by Gov. Brown in 2014. The law requires long-term management of groundwater resources by local water agencies according to economic and environmental needs. SGMA also requires groundwater sustainability plans to…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…it gets too hot, then watch the grapes and almonds grow, drink plenty of water and stay in the shade – and I don’t really envy those easterners for their…