…these issues is low. Water issues are seen as having high environmental impact, but consumers are less knowledgeable about them. Water impact/water contamination (74%) and water usage (69%) are seen…
The Fuss-Free Herb to Grow in Your Garden
…Strawberries. Sage hates wet feet so don’t over water. The plant will tolerate dry conditions, so water deeply once a week or so, allowing the soil around the plant to…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests…
Unseasonable Rains Contribute to Weed Control Issues
…areas that do not normally experience significant surface soil moisture, could also be compounded with lowered efficacy of preemergent herbicides in creating weed control issues. While water is required to…
Court Strikes 2015 Water Rule
A federal court on Tuesday invalidated the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers’ 2015 expansion of federal jurisdiction over small and isolated waters. After years of litigation in…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…water use, reducing the water required for production by a third over the past twenty years through the adoption of more efficient irrigation systems. Tools and techniques such as beneficial…
Lavender Oil Has Many Uses
…a spray bottle full of water. Outside of the home, Lavender oil can repel insects. So forget the stinky chemical repellents, and use lavender oil on skin to prevent insect…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, Click Here. California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson Expressing appreciation for the Trump administration’s broadened programs to ease the impact of retaliatory trade actions…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…During a press briefing, here are comments made by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. USDA Trade Aid – Sonny Perdue USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, explains…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
…include data on recordkeeping, decision making and veterinarian involvement. The main findings of these studies include: The majority of feedlots (87.5 percent) gave cattle antimicrobials in feed, water, or by…
CVP Allocation Increased to 70% for South-of-Delta Contractors
…2 contractors has now been extended to Friday, June 14. As part of the updated CVP allocation for South-of-Delta contractors, the Bureau highlighted the ongoing challenges in providing more water…
Tricolored Blackbirds Part of Dairy’s Conservation Story
…listed as a Bird of Conservation Concern and the California-native is considered threatened in the state. Jonkman and her husband Wiebren learned that a colony of 25,000 birds called one…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…CRP signup will include several different conservation practices that prioritize water quality. Some of the activities include filter strips, wetland restoration, grassed waterways, and riparian buffers. A comprehensive list of…
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…implementing conservation approaches on agricultural lands. “Our Conservation Innovation Grants program is time-tested, highly successful and has led to tremendous discoveries and enhancements in conservation over the years,” NRCS Chief…