Everett Griner talks about the fight over water not over in today’s Agri View. Water War Fight Although the arbitrator appointed by a federal official to settle that water war…
Despite Rising Demand, U.S. Doesn’t Do Enough to Support Organic Transition
…manure. Organic farming can also reduce water pollution, increase biodiversity, promote healthy soil and sequester significantly more carbon than conventional farming. Driven by these environmental and health benefits, Americans’ appetites…
Budget Proposal Guts EPA
…cleanup project, which receives $73 million each year, would be cut to zero. Funding for drinking water infrastructure would remain intact, but the agency’s scientific research would suffer massive cuts….
The California Kitchen: Champagne Poached Kiwi topped with an Orange Crème Anglaise
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing champagne poached kiwi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Kiwis Cleaned 3 Cups Water…
Ag Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Forestry Initiatives
Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of the forestry initiatives in the 2014 Farm…
NACD Expresses Disappointment in Trump’s Budget
…Many of USDA’s voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs are crucial to promoting the wise and responsible use of natural resources in this country. “Without USDA conservation programs, America’s farmers, ranchers, and…
Group Urges Trump to Protect Crop Insurance
A group of 60 national farm, lending, ag input, conservation, and crop insurance and reinsurance organizations, led by the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, sent a letter to the Administration…
Task Force Arrests Man for Stealing & Selling Farm Equipment
…grader (est. value $5,000), 2,000 gallon steel water storage tank (est. value $3,000), chain link fencing & rolling gates (est. value $4,500) and a John Deere hydraulic row disk (est….
CDFA Introduces the California Climate Investments Web Site
…communities. At CDFA, two climate investment programs of note are the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program. Both utilize grants to…
Water Projects Funding Must Emphasize Storage
A variety of applications will likely be submitted to secure funding for water projects from the water bond that passed in 2014. Although diversifying California’s water portfolio may be a…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Sorbet
…Cup Sparkling Water 1 t Xanthan Gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes…
Germinating Your Own Seeds
…seeds are not created equal and take different amounts of time to germinate. Begin by soaking seeds in water at least a few hours or longer. You’ll know which ones…
States Impacted by Wildfires Seek Grazing Assistance
…the four states ask that the restrictions in the Conservation Reserve Program be lifted to provide more land for grazing. Senate Agriculture Committee chairman, Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, toured…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…support these communities by: Providing over $150 million for water and waste water infrastructure and emergency relief. Supporting rural business development and creating employment opportunities through small-business entrepreneurship programs and…