…different water bodies such as navigable waterways and tributaries, ditches, lakes and ponds, impoundments and adjacent wetlands. “Clear rules and clean water – that’s what the EPA should stand for,…
Storms Bring Significant Snow and Higher Likelihood of El Nino System
…to fruition. Information from the California Department of Water Resources indicates that those storm systems have left the state’s snowpack level significantly higher than this time last year. “As we…
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
…easily understand where the Clean Water Act applies—and where it does not. Under the agencies’ proposal, traditional navigable waters, tributaries to those waters, certain ditches, certain lakes and ponds, impoundments…
Caring for Homegrown Christmas Trees
…water them every week. After the first year, the trees should be able to survive without additional watering unless your area is impacted with drought. Weeds can smother seedling trees,…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…towns and rural communities, and made significant investments in land and water conservation. Now is not the time to rest on our laurels – it’s time to get the bill…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
One of the water projects that California voters approved is about to get underway. Workers are in the pre-construction phase of raising Shasta Dam up near Redding in Northern California…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
…Agency, crop insurance of course, and the Natural Resource Conservation Service,” Ross noted. “In this particular set of fires, especially the ones up north really had the most impact on…
Help for Landowners Affected By Mega-Fires
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of California can help landowners both before and after fires. The state has experienced mega-fires, which are fires of extreme size that are hard…
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
…“to continue defending water rights and shaping water policy in 2019.” “The strength of our water policy is the commitment to the idea that to meet California’s water needs, we…
Winter Gardening Chores for Future Bounty
…crops are receiving one inch of water per week. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…projects funded by ABC this year include $610,000 to nine water projects and $579,000 to seven honey bee health projects. This builds upon more than 200 water research projects funded…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…with their conservation practices.” NRCS, through voluntary natural resource conservation programs, works side-by-side with producers, local conservation districts, and other partners to protect and conserve natural resources and build sustainable…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…trends. “Farmers are looking for solutions to some of the regulatory issues that they’re facing here in California from water quality to air quality, to climate change. We’re being asked…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…