…operation. • Program Efficiency – RMA revised the conservation compliance provisions of the crop insurance policies to remove the certification deadline of June 1. This revision eliminates an unnecessary burden…
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to complete formal repeal of the Waters of the U.S. Rule in April 2018. Politico reports an updated regulatory agenda from the White House…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest $10 million in the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, funding innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, organic systems and soil health….
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
…water and storm water resources, energy production and generation, and electricity transmission. They will benefit nearly 265,000 residents. The investments are supporting projects in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa,…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
…To streamline the application process, CDFA is partnering with the State Water Resources Control Board, which hosts the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST). All prospective applicants must register for…
Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling
…hands for 20 seconds with soapy water. Always serve food on clean plates and avoid reusing plates that previously held raw meat and poultry. Separate raw and cooked foods so…
NRCS Invests 84.6 Million Through EQIP for 2017
…water conservation and water quality and forest-related conservation for both proactive and post-fire assistance. Farmers, ranchers and private non-industrial forest owners statewide voluntarily partnered with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
Legislators Educated During California Healthy Soils Week
…in terms of conservation,” said Jeff Borum, Soil Health Coordinator for the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District, who was a participant in one of the panels. The panel served as…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
ARS scientists are saving water in California’s vineyards by using satellite data and computer models to better manage water resources. Bill Kustas and Martha Anderson are fine-tuning computer models at…
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Eliminate Plastic
…in some reusable produce bags. If you pack your lunch, substitute the plastic baggies for reusable sandwich bags. Switch to glass straws, glass water bottles, and glass containers instead of…
Family of Late California Farmer Accept Conservation Award
…protected wetland on his own property, working tirelessly to improve plant diversity to provide an adequate habitat for various waterfowl. Thomson took a holistic approach to conservation, employing multiple techniques…
Christmas Tree Buying Tips
…warm, windy days with direct sunlight on them. Cut about a ½ inch from the end of the trunk and place the tree in a container of cool water to…
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
…everybody, and hopefully have a lot of home runs, but at the same time, we’re going to have some strikeouts too,” Waycott said. Sustainable conservation and groundwater recharge also remain…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…is at the conference to highlight some of the projects they are working on such as the Yara Water Sensor. “It’s a device that attaches to the leaf of the…