…generation on public lands and waters by 2020,” said Secretary Jewell. “Thanks to involvement by partners at all levels of government, community stakeholders, tribes and the public, we’ve been able…
Companion Bill Would Improve Access to Conservation Assistance
…farmers and ranchers comply with these time-consuming requirements complicates conservation delivery and can discourage landowners from participating in NRCS cost-share programs. The Senate’s “Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act,” cosponsored…
California to Receive About $6 Million from USDA Grant Program
…to improve water quality or mitigate climate change. The projects connected to California are: Kings River Watershed Coalition Authority – $2 million for conservation practices to protect groundwater quality Resource…
Ag Groups Question Venue for ‘WOTUS’ Appeal
Organizations looking to overturn the EPA’s and the Army Corps’ Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS) want the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether or not the Sixth Circuit Court…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
…Conservation Programs The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides cost-share assistance to farmers to improve conservation practices on their farms; However, annual federal reporting regulations required under NRCS programs have…
Agri View: Fish Farm
…either of these could tie up a construction of a project like this for years. You have to have unchallenged control of that much water to be successful. And, there…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…military veterans, and new and beginning farmers. “The Conservation Innovation Grant program is a highly competitive conservation grant program that helps put the very best conservation tools to work on…
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
A recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency was highly critical of the herbicide atrazine, which helps reduce soil erosion and runoff problems, which keeps soil healthy and water clean….
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…downstream food-web resources for smelt. He added that the program was accomplished without the use of any additional water; rather, it was done by rerouting the water through the Yolo…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…will use a grant to evaluate the feasibility of a mobile drinking water laboratory to improve water quality and reduce costs at rural water treatment plants. This project will develop…
National Beer Lover’s Day
…a lager, Beer is the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and the third-most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is thought by some to be the oldest…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…she said America can reduce its dependence on foreign oil, cut carbon emissions, and reduce the need for toxic additives to gasoline that are associated with cancer, contaminated water, and…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Award amount: $132,000 California Stanford University: 2 awards Project title: Drinking Water Security in Times of Drought and Beyond: Improved Prediction, Management, and Decision-Making…
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…