…its famous use as a poison. Ancient Greeks used Hellebore in battle to poison a besieged city’s water supply, and in smaller doses to supposedly cure madness. The flower may…
Shasta Dam Project Hits Another Roadblock
The effort to move the Shasta dam project forward has encountered another setback after the Westlands Water District (WWD) announced it would no longer be pursuing an environmental impact report…
Efforts to Modernize Endangered Species Act
…cotton, but also impacting irrigation water availability.” The NCC was represented by Dr. Don Parker during the roundtable, where he provided examples of how the ESA is creating unnecessary challenges…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…including our dairy producers,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “As Secretary Perdue said, farmers are pretty good at managing through tough times, and we know…
The California Kitchen: Lemonade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Lemonade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Mineral Water 3 C Sugar 2…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation, repealing the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, reforming the Section 401 process under the Clean Water Act, proposing a new methane rule, and…
Transforming Compost into an Effective Liquid Fertilizer Tea
…home. Getting started with home-brewed liquid fertilizer can be as simple as steeping compost in water for 24 hours; or it can be a slightly more complex process. The best…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…our industry is appropriate as we see tremendous advances in technology, production practices, conservation, quality, and markets. However, these discussions need to be amongst those who love, work, and make…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other valuable natural resources. In fact, producing the same amount of…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…uncertainty for water agencies throughout California,” said Brent Hastey, Associations of California Water Agencies President. Several California legislators including Shannon Grove, Andreas Borgeas, and Josh Harder have also issued various…
Water Year 2019 Ends with Strong Storage Supplies
…Department of Water Resources (DWR) demonstrated strong numbers as the new water year begins. As of last week, all but three reservoirs listed were operating at or above the historical…
Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens
…hours in tepid water. They’ll soak up as much water as they need, then you can drain them and pat them try with a soft towel. Plant seeds about an…
How to Propagate Spider Plant Babies
…each baby will eventually mature into a large plant. With well-draining soil, some water, and a bit of sun, these low-maintenance plants will reward you with cascading stems where babies…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
…for the best water use efficiency over winter and also minimizes pest and disease pressures when harvested by the end of June. The crop also has a number of qualities…