The Ag Order 4.0 that is aiming to protect water sources along the Central Coast, just closed its public comment period. Aside from fertilizer limitations that AgNet West reported earlier this week, what…
USDA Expanding Website Features to Better Manage Conservation Activities
…manage their conservation activities online and request assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Producers will now be able to view, download, and electronically sign documents; as well as reference…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Crop Farmer Alliance and Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association; Maitland, FL Barry Berg – East Dakota Water Development District; Brookings, SD Emily M. Broad Leib – Harvard Law School Food…
Ag Order 4.0: Farm Impact Stories Needed
…at addressing water quality issues in the region through limiting fertilizer applications and establishing riparian setback areas around waterways. Groot explained that the significant cost of collecting data, monitoring, and…
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
…Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and fund maintenance projects on public lands at a level of $9.5 billion over five years. While the bill appears to have bipartisan support…
Klamath Basin Water Users Getting Moderate Relief
Farmers who rely on the Klamath Basin for water supplies have received an increase in allocations from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The bureau recently announced changes to the water…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-15-20
…water board looking to fund 26 new personnel through increased fees, and why having proper documentation is key in wildfire smoke standard compliance. Tune in to the show for these…
Week in Review: Cap-and-Tax Coming? Water Board Also Looks to Increase Fees
Changes have been proposed in the California budget to overhaul the cap-and-trade program into more of a cap-and-tax type of system. The State Water Resources Control Board has also submitted…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet 2020
…or 1 C 1/4 C Water Optional Liquid Nitrogen Listen to Albert prepare Strawberry Sorbet 2020 below. The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet 2020 For this and many more of these…
COVID-19 Safety Measures Complicate Heat Illness Prevention
…COVID-19 safety measures will also require additional steps for employers to limit any potential exposure. All of the water stations as well as all restroom facilities will need to be…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…are actually talking to each other about our water. They’ve been figuring out how to balance the needs of fish versus farmers and settle how they will handle water deliveries…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…dairy industry, government and academia—since the program’s inception in 1996. Meyer’s dedication to build a bridge between industry and regulatory agencies has paid dividends for California’s air and water quality….
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
…The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is one of the many initiatives available to assist with long-term stewardship improvements on farming operations. “Our conservation work builds on a conservation plan where…
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
Many aspects of organic stewardship represent the core focus of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Organic growers may find that because of some…