…the U.S. The overall objective of redefining what constitutes “waters of the United States” is to promote economic growth, minimize the amount of regulatory uncertainty ensure that waters remain clean…
Wiping Out Bacteria with Nanoparticle-Cotton Fibers
…upholstery, and bedding. Since the nanoparticles are trapped inside the fabric and not on the surface, they release slowly, thus protecting against harmful bacteria longer and increasing cotton fiber strength,…
Groups Applaud EPA Proposed Rule To Repeal WOTUS
…clarify EPA’s authority over various waters. Based on several U.S. Supreme Court decisions, EPA’s jurisdiction had included “navigable” waters and waters with a significant hydrologic connection to navigable waters. But…
Conaway Praises EPA Repeal of WOTUS, Calls for Continued Work to Protect Farmers and Ranchers
…Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to prosecute a California court case alleging violations under the Clean Water Act – directly related to the Obama administration’s waters of the U.S. rule….
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability…
Coffee Grown in California
…seems, coffee is the next big thing and farmers have found a unique way to grow it, including using water-saving techniques. That’s because coffee doesn’t really like to grow anywhere…
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
The Water Rights Protection Act, introduced in the House, could bring U.S. ranchers much-needed relief from ongoing efforts by the federal government to extort privately held water rights from law-abiding…
Nitrogen Levels in Navel Oranges
…on size and quality and can also contribute to water contamination. Nitrogen levels above 2.6% present a greater risk for issues such as staining, crease, puff and decreased fruit size….
Regrow Vegetables from Your Scraps
…regrown from scraps simply by placing the roots in water. Next time you cut up celery, take the base and place in a shallow bowl with water and place it…
Western View: The Prairie Fires
…as a trickle of postings on Facebook, then became a flood of supplies – hay, food and drinking water at first, followed by clothes, fencing supplies, canned goods, and more….
USDA Reorganization Takes Shape
…University of Minnesota and received his M.S. in 1997 and Ph.D. in 2000. His research has spanned a wide range of issues, including biofuels policy, water quality and quantity policies,…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Inaugural Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting
…policies that allow family farms to remain intact, including information connectivity and tax reform, while also protecting against federal takeover of state-adjudicated water rights, permitting and licensing, and other requirements…
Almond Matters: The Heat Brings Mites
…to lack of water,” he said. “On top of that, growers have a lot of tools when it comes to miticides. There is probably about ten to choose from.” Picking…
Critical Agricultural Water Resources Issues Funded
…will improve water resource quantity and quality for America’s agricultural systems and also inform decision makers and citizens alike.” The Water for Agriculture Challenge Area aims to address critical water…