…nationwide, boosting soil and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry over the course of this…
Agri View: Population and Food Production
…But the most important to doubling food production is water. Knowledgeable sources say it will take at least 30 percent more fresh water to reach projected food goals. That problem…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…such as: (a) our changing water supply, (b) air quality issues, as they relate to harvesting and pesticide and energy use; and (c) bee health, which is critical to the…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…personnel have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy,…
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
…by following these simple steps: wet hands, lather with soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse with clean warm water and dry hands with a clean towel. Always serve…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…two biggest water projects, the State Water Project and the federal Central Valley Project, deliver water that passes through the Delta. Together, the two projects deliver water to 25 million…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…federal, state, local, and tribal partners, including 14 soil and water conservation districts, to address the potential for high-severity wildfires through the improvement of our forests, rangelands, and water resources…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…percent 2007 – 60 percent DWR’s California Data Exchange Center Web sites show current water conditions at the state’s largest reservoirs and weather stations. Reservoirs: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/reservoir.html Precipitation: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/snow_rain.html Snow: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/snow/current/snow/index.html…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…Water Quality Project, one of the longest running watershed projects in Iowa. The river has been on Iowa’s and Missouri’s impaired waters list for many years. In its 18th year,…
Almond Matters: Control Winter Weeds
…upcoming season, especially in young orchards. “The number-one goal there will be reducing competition for those new trees. The weeds are going to compete with the trees for water, nutrients…
CA Dairy Farmers Navigating Methane Reduction Bill
Dairy farmers in California now have more to consider in running their day-to-day operations. An article on Milk Business Dot Com says farmers face water issues, regulatory burdens, and the…
Protecting Natural Resources Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…watersheds, forests and woodlands from the devastating and costly impacts of wildfires and other threats, while protecting water resources, and improving wildlife habitat,” USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and…
President Signs Water Bill with Drought Provisions
…number of water projects to promote water storage and supply, flood control, desalination, and water recycling. These projects will help assure that California is more resilient in the face of…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating…