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More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
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Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
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The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…California Legislature and Governor to hear that message. Our farmers – the most productive in the world – could save the earth. They bring more food per gallon of water…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…continuing to be developed to address California’s water concerns. Shortly after the vote was tallied, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition Mike Wade said in a statement that…
Some Natural Ways to Kill Poison Ivy
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Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…to discuss high-priority issues and how they directly impact the area. By taking a more focused approach to issues such as water, labor, and legislation affecting agriculture, the caucus can…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…a new clean water rule that provides regulatory clarity, promotes clean water, and protects jobs. Waters Advocacy Coalition: It’s Time For Clean Water And Clear Rules WASHINGTON (AFBF/WAC-September 12, 2019)…
A Few Plants to Grow that Are Hard to Kill
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The California Kitchen: House Made Corn Tortillas
…Corn Meal 1 Pinch Salt 1/4 C Lard TT Water The California Kitchen: House Made Corn Tortillas For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…develop a water resilience portfolio to address current and future challenges for managing the state’s water supplies. Much of the discussion during the meeting centered on working towards amicable solutions…
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
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2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and today’s updates are part of meeting that goal. For…