…Major farm groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union, along with commodity and conservation groups, are calling on Congress to finish the farm bill this year. But…
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
…is a little natural light, a proper growing space, soil, the right container, water, and a little TLC. Of course you’ll want to know which fruits and veggies do the…
Water Works: Permitting Groundwater Recharge Projects
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, obtaining permits for groundwater recharge projects can be a difficult process due to the uncertainty surrounding what the State Water Resources…
Gardening Fall To-Do-List
…to remember to keep the water flowing, and continue to water trees, shrubs, and perennials before the ground gets too cold or in some areas frozen. Don’t forget to cut…
Railcar Helps Bridge Lifelong Access Goal
Jeff Mack had a lifelong goal to get a bridge on his land to improve access to his cattle in the winter months. The Natural Resources Conservation Service used their…
The California Kitchen: Steamed Rice
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Steamed Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Arborio Rice 4 C Water…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…security and celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. FMC is focused on opportunities for growers to cover more ground in less time—saving water, fuel, labor and time. They understand that…
Farm Bill Expiration Jeopardizes Multiple Programs
…particularly important to specific farm bill titles and to the programs’ beneficiaries,” according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. Programs such the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, the Conservation…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $650,000 in a new California project that aims to develop a watershed work plan in the Lower Deer Creek Watershed in Tulare…
Low-Dust Harvest Makes Process Enjoyable
…from the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Ranch Manager and Partner Bob Wallace said the new equipment has made a world of difference, not only in…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects Act of 2018 would require agencies to consider the totality of conservation measures before taking federal actions that impact species. The Providing ESA Timing Improvements That…
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, as the new water year begins the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the annual water year recap titled…
Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
…to objectively collect and analyze data on issues ranging from agriculture and conservation to food and rural development and moving the agencies out of Washington would reduce their access to…
Agriculture Awaits New Farm Bill as 2014 Bill Expires
…conservation programs and most bioenergy, rural development and agricultural research programs. Meanwhile, also last week, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said arrangements were being made to ensure USDA operations…