…in funding to invest in California for statewide improvements in local water infrastructure and the reduction of water pollution. Blumenfeld was joined by Fresno Public Utilities Director Thomas Esqueda, and…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…range of irrigation-related projects such as pump improvements, equipment to facilitate water saving measures and other quantifiable water distribution and greenhouse gas reduction management practices. Prospective applicants must access the…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…than $380,000 in pollution prevention grants in California, Hawaii and Nevada. Pollution prevention grants fund environmental projects that reduce or eliminate pollution at the source, encouraging greenhouse gas reduction, toxic…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…resources. “Whether it’s trying to regulate farm dust out of existence, milk as oil, or now treat ditches like major water tributaries, the EPA has demonstrated a hunger for power…
Agri View: Dust Days
Everett Griner talks about modern farming preventing another dust bowl in today’s Agri View. Dust Days…
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
The Almond Board this week is reminding growers to be aware of the dust caused by normal harvesting procedures. Reduce Dust During Almond Harvest Almond Board’s Associate Director, Environmental Affairs…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…the drought’s consequences, Wenger noted, has been a draw-down of groundwater supplies, as farmers have used wells to make up for part of the reduction in surface water. That, in…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…gas emissions by 2020. This will be achieved through a 15 percent reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions. The Cap-and-Trade Program is the primary strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emission…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…grazing on CRP land were subject to a reduction in CRP payments of up to 25 percent. Waiving these reductions for new and beginning farmers will provide extra financial support…
NRCS Drought Assistance Averts Hazardous Wind Erosion in the Klamath Basin
…farmers protected 8,836 acres that could otherwise have resulted in severe wind erosion and hazardous dust storms. The signup period ran from April 13 to May 15. Landowners had just…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has No Changes for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington, DC delivered the June citrus crop forcast. A six million box reduction in Valencia oranges was reported for Florida, with no change in the California Valencia…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…30th, a total of 22,370 acres were treated aerially in Fresno County. Post treatment beet leafhopper (BLH) population counts were conducted with a 95% reduction. Ground rig treatment was conducted…
AFBF: EPA Greenhouse Gas Plan Harmful to Economy, Agriculture
…Bureau Federation said today. The EPA’s attempt to impose a 30-percent reduction in carbon dioxide on the nation’s power plants will lead to higher energy prices. Farmers would face not…
Ag Industry Reacts to EPA Draft Rule for Air
…ag industry are split in their reactions. EPA Draft Rule for Carbon Dioxide The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a draft rule seeking a 30-percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions…