…up growing fields out in the national forests. They pull water out of the streams and rivers in the high country, further reducing the amount of water available for legitimate…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…with staff from the State and Regional Water Control Boards and air districts to ensure the program implements the highest levels of water and air quality protections consistent with existing…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…acres of wetlands, which will reduce soil erosion, enhance water quality, and create wildlife habitat. “This overwhelming response is a product of USDA’s extensive outreach and the commitment of America’s…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…said Secretary Vilsack. “The President’s proclamation today will ensure that these lands will continue to be a sustainable, working landscape that supports local economies and critical resources like fresh water,…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Ice Cream
…Cup Water 1 T Xanthan Gum 3 Eggs Whipped with 3 C Sugar till frothy 2 Cup Raw Milk 3 Cup Raw Cream 1 Vanilla Bean Split Seeded To get…
The Western View: New Technology, New Opportunity
…you need to know how much water you have, how much you use, and how much you can sell. A Colorado Sustainable Water and Innovative Irrigation Management (SWIIM) company is…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…EPA water regulations must protect water quality without bulldozing the rights of farmers and others whose livelihoods depend on their ability to work the land.” According to the AFBF complaint,…
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…to protect and restore California’s damaged waters.” The federal Clean Water Act requires states to monitor and assess their rivers, lakes and coastal waters and submit a list of impaired…
Almond Board: Steps to Take Before Harvest
…sit in water that’s possibly contaminated with pathogens. He says all these measures are important aspects to food safety. Another step in orchard management – weed control. Finally, as growers…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…by Gov. Brown in 2014. The law requires long-term management of groundwater resources by local water agencies according to economic and environmental needs. SGMA also requires groundwater sustainability plans to…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…it gets too hot, then watch the grapes and almonds grow, drink plenty of water and stay in the shade – and I don’t really envy those easterners for their…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…investments in rural businesses, manufacturing, energy, water and other infrastructure development. They also outline how USDA is helping rural communities attract businesses and families by investing in housing and broadband….
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…Chairman of the Board, Westlands Water District “San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is heartened by the introduction of the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 by…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…continue to grow healthy, nutritious food while improving water efficiency and continuing to protect our pollination partners.” Among the 56 projects that were approved for funding are: Thirteen water projects….