…of State Departments of Agriculture met in Nebraska last week. Politico reports members mulled over issues including dairy prices, water quality issues and disaster relief funding as farm bill priorities…
Agri View: Labor Technology
…to improve efficiency and reduce labor costs. One grower said his labor problems are as crystal as his water problems. Farm representatives have met with more than one Washington politician…
The California Kitchen: Beef Wellington
…Onion 4 Garlic Cloves 1 C Mushrooms 1 C Sherry Wine 4 eggs 2 T Water 1 Large Puff Pastry Square To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
Tunnel Project Key for Valley Water System
…possible positive outcomes from the project. Isom said the tunnels will integrate with proposed surface storage to help fix the water system. “Certainly it’ll help the ones south of the…
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
…seeks to clarify the types of water the EPA can regulate under the Clean Water Act. Clinton says she would work with all parties to ensure “common sense implementation.” She…
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
…lack of water or forage are not there, and this allows horse and burro populations to grow at an annual rate of as much as 15-20 percent. The BLM has…
Preserving Eggs
…water. He noted that after 8 months, 100 percent of the eggs were still good. Video from: Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. In this video, we explore six egg preservation…
Agri View: Beefalo
…is safer and healthier than cow meat. I just read that India is now a major beef exporter. Not cow beef, but beef from water buffalo. India has more of…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
…area they have identified as a water of the U.S. It is important that we challenge these issues and John is boldly standing up to do that.” Duarte has a…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…district receives surface water from the Tuolumne River. “If the districts are required to release that much water, it’s going to have a very serious impact on how much water…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
The American Farm Bureau Federation says Tuesday’s Senate report on the Clean Water Act proves the need for the Senate to act against the Waters of the U.S. rule. Farm…
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
…improving water quality.” In a news release, the EPA says chemical and microbial contaminants continue to reduce the quality of water – and often at a rate that outpaces water…
WRDA Bill Clears Senate with On-Farm Storage Exemption
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this week by a 95-3 vote. Agri Pulse said the bill will pay for waterway improvement projects in 30 states,…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Cup Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef…