…people who rely on water supplied by the CVP and the California State Water Project (SWP). The ability of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources to move water…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…January 2012, EPA proposed the Clean Water Act Section 308 CAFO reporting rule to collect information from CAFOs and make it publicly available and readily searchable through their website. Cattlemen…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
…operations that propose to or that might discharge into waterways to obtain Clean Water Act (CWA) permits. A federal appeals court ruled that the CWA requires permits only for farms…
Warm, Sunny Weather Cause for Worry
…was good for rainfall, January was far too low, and February is following suit. He says all eyes are on water, and what the lack of rain means for deliveries….
Better Crop Management Through The Web
The UC Cooperative Extension is testing web-based software to help growers better manage their crops with less water and nitrogen. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Michael Cahn is helping lettuce and…
Challenges for Rural Water Disticts
It’s easier said than done to upgrade and get clean, safe and potable water to rural residents. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Irrigation Seminars at World Ag Expo
…attendees can also learn about energy management in irrigation, online monitoring and control systems, simplifying micro-irrigation system design, aeration in subsurface drip irrigation, and biggest mistakes in water filtration. Irrigation…
CA Rice Industry Helps Wildlife
…provides food for people around the world but also habitat, breeding ground and food for some 230 species of wildlife. Industry officials estimate that up to 12 million waterfowl make…
Siskiyou Co. Farm Bureau Wins Lawsuit
…county farm bureaus from around the state supported the lawsuit, because of its statewide implications on water water rights regulations. For an in-depth article from the Siskiyou Daily, click here….
Kings Co. Dairy Farmer In a New Job
…which he says he is committed to supporting policies that encourage private-sector job growth, and secure a reliable water supply for the Central Valley. Valadao is the first republican in…
California Water Allocation for 2013
…Water Resources announced farmers can expect to receive more of the water they need for 2013. The snowpack is built up and reservoirs are refilled, thanks to early storms around…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…including crop insurance, commodity exchanges, and specialty crops. • Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-5): Conservation, Energy, and Forestry Jurisdiction: Soil, water, and resource conservation, small watershed program, energy and biobased…
How Do New EPA Guidelines Affect Ag?
A recent EPA decision does not include coarse particles like farm dust in revised clean air standards. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
…multiple conservation benefits on working lands, including improved water and soil quality and enhanced wildlife habitat. Eligible landowners and operators in all states and territories can enroll in CSP through…