…Clean Water Act regulatory authority to cover small and isolated land and water features. According to the brief, the 2015 rule “reads the term navigable out of the [Clean Water…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…projects; system improvements; and energy conservation projects in communities with 10,000 or fewer residents. Farmers Electric Cooperative and Harrison County REC join many other rural electric cooperatives and utilities that…
Celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week
…Week was initially started by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Invasive plants and pests can cause significant damage to the state’s water system, agricultural industry, and economy. A…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
…water that have now moved on to be heard by the Senate. AB 2371 compels the Secretary of the Department of Food and Agriculture to establish rules to require plants…
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
The first deadline associated with the General Order for Confined Bovine Feeding Operations, known as the Bovine General Order, is quickly approaching. The Central Valley Water Quality Control Board adopted…
Last Chance to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…lease land to producers, those involved in conservation programs, even those who may have received the Census and do not farm. Every response matters. “Our mission at NASS is to…
Pork Producers Respond to Mexican Retaliation
…good soldiers, we’re taking on water fast. The president has said that he would not abandon farmers. We take him at his word.” The U.S. pork sector sustains more than…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…local Farm Service Agency (FSA)office between June 4 and Aug. 17, 2018. “The Conservation Reserve Program is an important component of the suite of voluntary conservation programs USDA makes available…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “After any catastrophic event, an eligible producer can walk into any one of our local offices and apply for help.” Beginning June…
Liquid Fertilizer Made From Waste
…peels. Soak in water for a couple of days and make an infused water to give to the plants. Wood ash from real firewood is especially good for tomato plants….
Celebrating National Water a Flower Day
Grab your watering can and head to your garden. Cathy Isom fills you in about why you will want to give extra special attention to flowers today. That’s coming up…
Agri View: Use of Water on the Farm
Everett Griner talks about farm water use in today’s Agri View. Everett ask some serious questions and enlightens us about what would happen if farmers had no water. Water, water,…
Dairy Farmers Have Until June 1 to Apply for Improved Safety Net under MPP
…producers from shifting milk and feed prices. “MPP-Dairy is an important, improved safety net tool for the dairy industry,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “We…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…livestock is much different than hauling products like paper towels or bottles of water,” he says. “Live cattle can’t simply be left unattended in a trailer.” USCA Transportation Committee Chair…