…individual enterprise to all families in our society to achieve economic and social stability, as well as soil, water, and environmental stewardship of our natural resources and unparalleled production efficiency….
Farm Bureau Statement on WOTUS Jurisdiction Decision
…courts of appeals—have jurisdiction to review the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. This Supreme Court decision brings greater clarity to an important issue that has bogged down the…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…Animal Disease Outbreak Preparedness; Water Quality and Conservation; Food Safety; Right Sizing Regulation; and the annual commodity outlooks and luncheons. Now in its 94th year, the Agricultural Outlook Forum is…
Assistance Available to Agricultural Producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program
…new soil amendments to improve water quality. Some of these benefits of CSP include: Improved cattle gains per acre; Increased crop yields; Decreased inputs; Wildlife population improvements; and Better resilience…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Pasta
…Water 2.5 T Olive Oil 1/4 C Spinach Puree For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
Almond Matters: Developing A Young Orchard
…of water as well as fertilizer to prevent uptake issues and water stress,” said Doll. One of the most common issues with the growth of young orchards is water stress. …
The California Kitchen: 3res Leches Rice Pudding
…C Arborio Rice ½ C Golden Raisins 2 C Water 2 T Pure Vanilla Extract 1 C Brown Sugar 1.5 C Condensed Milk 1.5 C Heavy Cream TT Cinnamon For…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…such as Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque. Partners: Carson National Forest; Grande Water Fund-LOR Foundation; New Mexico Water Trust Board; Taos County; and Taos Pueblo. FY18 USDA investment: $403,800 (Forest…
Mohamed Named Executive Director
…for the Imperial Irrigation District as a Water Operation Analyst, working with the On-Farm Efficiency Conservation Program. Mohamed has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management from Cal…
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
…will hear about the importance of recycled water to the state’s agriculture industry, along with information on using recycled water to help recharge groundwater basins on farmland. Professor of Environmental…
Water Commission Hears Water Project Proposals
…water storage projects that stand to improve the operation of California’s water system. Projects must be cost-effective and provide a net improvement to ecosystems along with water quality conditions. The…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…agricultural water testing requirements will affect pistachio growers will be discussed, along with mycotoxins and their impact on export markets. Horticulture science will be the featured topic of the second…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…to 201 different water research projects spanning irrigation efficiency, groundwater recharge, and water quality. Through production improvements and adoption of water efficient technologies, this investment has helped almond farmers reduce…
Report: Vertical Farming Happening Now
…controlled environment to grow crops, with high-data monitoring. Stanford says vertical farms offer year-round growing capacities, less water consumption, and improved crop predictability. For example, AeroFarms, a 70,000-square-foot vertical farm…