…with certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and increase wildlife habitat. In return for enrolling in CRP, USDA, through the Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
Agri View: Population Growth Challenges
…for energy and water to reach the food challenge. And, so far, nobody has figured out a way to increase fresh water production. That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett…
Soil Health Key Topic of Climate-Smart Ag Meeting
…and improve protection of our natural resources, like water,” Goeser said. “We’re honored to participate in this discussion, and to see farmers recognized whole-heartedly as a part of the solution.”…
APHIS Proposes Orchids Can Be Safely Imported
…or treatment of parent plants imported into Taiwan from another country; The sources of water that may be used on the plants, the height of the benches on which the…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
…brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the…
Backyard Wildlife Haven
…waterfall or pond with a cascading water feature. Always use eco-friendly methods to care for your grade and never chemical pesticides or fertilizers, which can harm wildlife and contaminate groundwater.…
Canada-EU Trade Deal All But Dead
A pending trade deal between the European Union and Canada that was once a certainty to be signed is now all but dead in the water. That’s the opinion of…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…in 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…
‘One-Two Punch’ of River Flow Plans Hits Rural California
…could be stored in reservoirs, CFBF President Paul Wenger said, the draft proposal from the State Water Resources Control Board would reduce surface-water supplies on which much of California depends….
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians. The demand for ACEP funds continues to be high, with 70 percent of applications for the wetland component and 30 percent for the agricultural easement component….
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water…
Gardens Good for Climate
…the transportation and infrastructure that comes along with retail, what really matters is how dense your garden is, what type of water you’re using and how you monitor your compost….