Water
New guide: Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education's (SARE) newly revised Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch discusses how producers are using innovative methods to improve water-use management. Smart Water Use on Your Farm or Ranch is... more »
Pennsylvania farmers face deadline for $13M in tax credits for water, sustainability
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding reminds farmers to apply by March 1 for $13 million in tax credits for measures to improve soil and water quality. Tax credits are... more »
Nature Conservancy gets funds to help rebuild farmland in California’s Sacramento Valley
General Mills’ organic brand Cascadian Farm recently committed $750,000 to The Nature Conservancy to help rebuild farmland in California’s Sacramento Valley. The two-year investment will focus on partnering with farmers to rebuild wildlife habitat and... more »
Researchers seek insight into cyclospora risk in Southeastern water sources
A handful of Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreaks tied to U.S.-grown produce since 2018 have prompted several researchers to begin looking at possible domestic sources of the pathogen and potential industry risks. Among those is Mia Mattioli –... more »
Virginia farm conservation practices survey to highlight farmer efforts
Farm operators in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay watershed region now have the opportunity to highlight contributions to conserve soil and improve water quality. During the development of Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP), farmers noted... more »
Budgeting for agricultural sustainability, resiliency in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget includes funds for agricultural programs designed to build climate resilience and support farmers’ financial resilience and water security. Public Policy Institute (PPIC) of California's Lori Pottinger talked to Karen Ross,... more »
California General Waste Discharge Requirements for Wineries approved
On January 20, 2021, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted a Resolution for the California Environmental Quality Act Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Waste Discharge Requirements for Winery Process Water and associated General Order.... more »
Aging Western water infrastructure addressed in ag coalition letters
A national coalition of over 200 agricultural organizations and urban and rural water districts urged President-elect Joe Biden and congressional leadership Jan. 13 to address aging Western water infrastructure in any potential infrastructure or economic... more »
Current Issue
Kansas peach grower puts focus on high-density output
FGN’s 60th Anniversary: Tree fruit rootstocks evolve over decades
Pear rootstocks for replant in presence of armillaria
Cover crops show effects on iron deficiency in pear
USHBC recognizes grower Tom Bodtke, other blueberry industry leaders
Technology highlights at IFTA show commercial potential
Autonomous sprayer available for orchards
Hybrid use puts Regev in ‘game-changer’ mode
Farm Market column: ‘Delighting’ the online customer ideal marketers’ goal
Notes from the Farm column: Taking out an old tree while navigating credit card scams
National Council of Agricultural Employers column: Through good times and bad, neighbors help each other
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