…have recently reported that mass extinctions of marine animals may soon be occurring at alarmingly rapid rates than previously projected due to pollution, rising water temperatures and loss of habitat….
Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process
…the USDA wants farmers and ranchers to know that there are options for growers who receive an adverse decision from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS),…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
U.S. EPA Honors Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored the California Department of Water Resources (Sacramento), Cisco Systems (San Jose), and the Government Authorities…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…We recently announced that we’ll be providing financial assistance to organic producers to establish up to 20,000 acres of conservation buffer zones, which are protective natural borders along fields that…
Today is National Ag Day
…Corn Poppin’ Facts Popcorn pops because water is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…producers, public and government; policy creation to protect livestock producers from false animal welfare violation accusations; balancing agricultural water needs with community and historic agricultural water rights; and encouraging public…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program Applications sought with a focus on environmental markets, conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up…
Citrus Fighting for Water Management Change
Citrus leaders are staying on top of the water fight and a recent bill might have the steam it needs to take the first step for water management change. Fighting…
El Nino Leaves Some Dry, Brings Back Runoff
…be a noticeable difference and there will be some runoff that will help with providing some water into the reservoirs and in the water system as we get into spring.”…
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
Courtesy: Len Wilcox Spring and summer water supply estimates fell for most of the West, according to data from the third 2016 forecast by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Gains…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…for virus analysis. Stanislaus County Surveys took place on the Simon Newman Conservation property. BLH host and non-host vegetation was thick and widespread. There was some peppergrass already showing signs…
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
…and to equally rank existing and new conservation activities. “NACD greatly values the work to get conservation on the ground and implement critical Farm Bill conservation programs like CSP,” said…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…in the use of various chemical categories including carcinogens, fumigants, and those with the potential to contaminate ground water. Agriculture accounts for the greatest pesticide use in California, but other…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops
…management plans, farm evaluation surveys Workshops begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude by 1:00 p.m. Expert speakers include leadership from Water Quality Coalitions, Water Board, Farm Bureau and USDA NRCS,…