…enough, water agencies said alternative plans would help fish more without requiring as much water, and a member of the State Water Resources Control Board requested more information about the…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
Helping Arizona Wheat Growers Maximize Resources
By Dennis O’Brien, USDA Agriculture Research Service Maximizing yields while using as little water and fertilizer as possible is a top priority for Arizona wheat growers. Challenged by diminishing water…
Western View: Drought-Busting Rain?
…rain, the low spot in the back pasture fills; at 3/4 of an inch, a rivulet of water follows the low ground down the driveway. There are things I’d forgotten…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…enough litter to create a pile on a football field that is 27 times higher than a typical NFL stadium. Additional water needed: 5.1 billion additional gallons of water per…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…quality standards. Chart the 2016 Water Action Plan implementation progress here Read the 2016 Water Action Plan Update here. For more information about the California Water Action Plan, visit http://resources.ca.gov/california_water_action_plan/….
Avocado Skin Care
…home benefits, avocados contain chlorophyll to reduce inflammation, water to hydrate, Vitamin E to promote softness and prevent wrinkles, and gentle fibers that can also help a natural mask made…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…water than any Administration in American history. “Our country is home to some of the most beautiful God-given landscapes in the world. We’re blessed with natural treasures – from the…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…of this before they wrote the rule.” Under the rules pertaining to water use and produce, FDA assumes water is contaminated, rather than allowing “clean” water a pass. The agency…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
…needs water to infect. It needs water to reproduce and release spores, and so that 24 hours seems to be the threshold. If you saturate for over 24 hours, you…
Apple Cider Vinegar Hacks for Cleaning
…include cleaning the toilet, tub and sink, remove water stains from furniture, washing and deodorizing carpets, even cleaning piano keys. Apple Cider vinegar is even great to use for polishing…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…Cotton Specialist at the forefront of disease management and water efficiency issues for California growers was named the 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year during the annual awards dinner at…
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
…obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…WOTUS rule would bring more waterways and wetlands under jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, agricultural groups say. Farmers, ranchers and agricultural organizations fear it could bring widespread restrictions on…



















