…of annual wheat. The intermediate wheatgrass grows deep roots that show promise to increase soil health, carbon sequestration, water retention and enhance surrounding wildlife habitat, according to General Mills. The…
Executive Order Initiates Review of WOTUS Rule
…help them determine what streams, wetlands, ponds and ditches would be subject to regulation under the Clean Water Act and clarify which waterways should be protected. According to Gallaway, an…
USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…will be provided through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP), part of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), a Farm Bill conservation program. The partnership is administered by USDA’s Natural…
37 Farm Bill Programs Need Budget Baselines After FY 2018
…farm bill. Programs needing baseline budget funding in the next farm bill include those under commodity, conservation, nutrition, rural development, research and energy, among others. From the National Association of…
Farmers Volunteer to Monitor Levees
…spots where water is bubbling up out of the ground. If it’s clear water running through, he’s not too worried, he said, as seepage is normal. But if the water…
Handling Raw Chicken – Part Two
…and eat. Another great tip to help prevent food contamination, remember to wash the reusable bags that you take to the store with you, often, using hot water and soap….
Application Period for Water Storage Projects
Water Storage Investment Program Regulations Approved by California Office of Administrative Law The California Water Commission (Commission) announced today that starting March 14, 2017, proponents of new water storage projects…
Western View: WOTUS Changes Coming Soon
…Court changed the definition of navigable waters. Western View Under President Obama the EPA wrote a rule that allowed them to monitor just about any action that affected waters that…
Handling Raw Chicken
…doing that. Because it spreads bacteria around your kitchen, so as you’re running the water and washing the chicken the bacteria aerosolizes and just kind of scatters around the sink…
Farmers Union Hosting 115th Convention
…panels on the upcoming farm bill and conservation in agriculture, and industry experts focusing on consolidation in the agricultural sector, renewable fuels, and sustainable food production. Farmers Union delegates will…
USDA Confirms H7 Avian Influenza in Tennessee
…travel in wild birds without them appearing sick. People should avoid contact with sick/dead poultry or wildlife. If contact occurs, wash your hands with soap and water and change clothing…
Almond Board: When Should You Water?
…or without the California drought — are a reality. Almond Board of California has invested heavily in the area of water irrigation strategies and technologies that conserve water while optimizing…
Cattlemen, PLC Applaud Zinke As New Interior Secretary
…Secretary Zinke to restore common sense and balance on issues like public land management, conservation, and endangered species.” PLC President Dave Eliason says having an Interior Secretary who understands public…
Snowpack Water Content Remains Far above Average
…average (81.5 inches). Many Californians continue to experience the effects of drought, and some Central Valley communities still depend on water tanks and bottled water. Groundwater – the source of…