The water storage funding that was recently approved will go a long way in addressing the future water needs of communities throughout California. Multiple years of discussion finally culminated in…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
…rural communities and water districts can apply online for funding to maintain, modernize or build water and wastewater systems. Learn more about the grants and the projects receiving funding online…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…soil and water conservation, trade promotion and more depend on swift passage. “America’s farmers and ranchers persevere even in the toughest times, but the farm economy has gone from bad…
Weekly Drought Monitor Update
…Meanwhile, across Texas, mandatory water use restrictions have been imposed by 665 public water supply authorities, according to the Texas Drought Preparedness Council, with a few mandating moderate to severe…
Water Works: Deficit Irrigation in Processing Tomatoes
…least amount of water content as possible. Finding the appropriate balance in an irrigation strategy to produce fruit with a low amount of water content, but still a healthy and…
New State Authority Over Local Waters a Boon to Farmers and Ranchers
…that sometimes channels water. “The Clean Water Act was supposed to give states a real say in how water was regulated,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said. “Regular…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…removes from production marginal, erodible land and, in doing so, improves water quality, increases wildlife habitat and provides more opportunities for recreational activities, including fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing.” For…
Growing Elderberries, and How to Utilize Them
…bones, boosting the immune system, and much more. Taking care of elderberry bushes is relatively easy. The main thing is to make sure they have plenty of water. They like…
Agri View: Necessities of Farming
…the water necessary to wet a field. The irrigation system doesn’t come cheap. Here is a statistic I never considered. The cost of irrigating a field. $8.50 to put one…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…range of natural resource issues. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since 1935….
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
The latest water proposal from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is drawing criticism from several sources, including the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The plan calls…
Celebrating National Watermelon Day
…of Ours. Celebrating National Watermelon Day Today is National Watermelon Day. And what better way to recognize this day then with a refreshing slice! Watermelon is 92% water, which is…
Agri View: Problems Farmers Face Each Year
…else, have their own problems to manage. One problem is, they consume to much water. Irrigation is just as much a necessity as seed and fertilizer. Not many farmers can…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…abundant food and fiber supply in the world. Additionally, farm bill conservation programs support producers’ ability to conserve natural resources and improve soil health and water quality. With continued difficulties…