…[NRCS district conservationist] Rich Casale to talk about the possibility of using the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and conservation planning for the site.” NRCS provided soils information…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…maintains the list of organic operations and leads activities that support organic integrity and market growth. In addition, USDA helps organic stakeholders access programs that support conservation, provide access to…
Pork Producers Support ‘CARB’ Recommendations
…delivered in feed and water. Additionally, the pork industry has invested more than $6 million to collect data related to and conduct research on the resistance issue, including on alternative…
Weather Research Could Help Water Management
…Water Management Department of Water Resources State Climatologist Michael Anderson says weather-predicting models and tools aren’t as effective for California because of the state’s weather variability. This can make predicting…
Backyard Chicks
…per week. Be VERY careful of fire hazards! Food & water – chick crumbles / starter & a chick waterer (see our list of homemade feeders & waterers) Play time…
Agri View: Feral Hog Efforts
…evolving,” he said. “From where we are tonight, it could be totally different this time next year.” February’s workshop was organized by the Brier Creek Soil & Water Conservation District….
Response to CVP Water Allocation Announcement
Statement of Westlands Water District on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement for CVP water allocation Despite above average runoff into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Rivers Delta and near average snowpack in…
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…Eastside Water Service Contractors •Eastside water service contractors (Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District and Stockton East Water District) will receive percent of their contract supply due to a lack…
2016 Award Winners for Agriculture, Technology
…addition to serving on the Northern California Growers Association, for 12 years, he has been a Trustee of the Butte-Yuba-Sutter Water Quality Coalition, and is currently the Chairman of the…
Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), provides technical and financial assistance to help ranchers conserve the bird’s habitat while improving working lands. Since 2010, NRCS and conservation partners have worked…
DWR April Snowpack Totals Report
…depth and zero water content on April 1. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. stood on bare ground that day when he mandated a 25-percent reduction in water use throughout California….
Homegrown Strawberries
…organic potting mix with some compost. They have shallow roots, so it’s important that they have a steady supply of water, a good weekly watering should suffice, and mulching will…
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Still Below Average
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Grew During First Half of March, But Dry Spell Leaves Water Content Still below Average California’s statewide snowpack usually reaches its peak depth and water content each…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…knowing what questions to ask is key. And remember, an informed consumer requesting eco-friendly fish sends a powerful conservation message. Educating Yourself on Sustainable Fishing Practices There is no universal…