…home benefits, avocados contain chlorophyll to reduce inflammation, water to hydrate, Vitamin E to promote softness and prevent wrinkles, and gentle fibers that can also help a natural mask made…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…water than any Administration in American history. “Our country is home to some of the most beautiful God-given landscapes in the world. We’re blessed with natural treasures – from the…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…of this before they wrote the rule.” Under the rules pertaining to water use and produce, FDA assumes water is contaminated, rather than allowing “clean” water a pass. The agency…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
…needs water to infect. It needs water to reproduce and release spores, and so that 24 hours seems to be the threshold. If you saturate for over 24 hours, you…
Apple Cider Vinegar Hacks for Cleaning
…include cleaning the toilet, tub and sink, remove water stains from furniture, washing and deodorizing carpets, even cleaning piano keys. Apple Cider vinegar is even great to use for polishing…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…Cotton Specialist at the forefront of disease management and water efficiency issues for California growers was named the 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year during the annual awards dinner at…
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
…obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…WOTUS rule would bring more waterways and wetlands under jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, agricultural groups say. Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations fear it could bring widespread restrictions on…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…that is good for the soil, air, habitat and water on and around our farms and ranches – without compromise on cost, quality or taste.” Today’s SMART Farms use data…
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…high energy crop plantings—17 percent in Appalachia, 12 percent in the Southeast, and 9 percent in the Northern Plains. The amount of nitrogen lost to water declines compared with the…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…snapshot of current and historical weather conditions, see DWR’s “Water Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com…
Western Wet Season And Reservoir Replenishment
Although some areas of the West have seen more rain than snow this wet season, the effect has been positive for the region’s water reservoirs. Rod Bain as the story….
Don’t Eat Raw Meat
…Department of Health Services urges everyone cooking any type of meat to always use a meat thermometer, and wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap before and after handling….
New Year’s Resolutions
…U.S. accumulates per year. Reduce waste by: Bringing your own bags to the grocery store. Use less hot water to decrease carbon dioxide emissions, which means you’ll also save on…





















