ODA Revises Water Quality Policies for Small Livestock Farms
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) takes its responsibility for regulating agricultural water quality, including permitted Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), seriously.
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Rural WA Communities get Clean Energy Boost
The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced seven grants totaling $4.76 million from the state’s Clean Energy Fund to enhance dairy digesters and advance clean energy in rural communities.
Oregon, Idaho Wildfire Mitigation Projects Will Get USDA Funds
The USDA announced Tuesday the investment of $48.6 million to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality as well as restore forest ecosystems. The funds come via the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership.
USDA announced the Forest Service and NRCS will invest in projects, including 14 new projects, bringing together agricultural producers, forest landowners, and National Forest Sys
Vilsack USDA Boosting Conservation Funding In 2024
“This is an extraordinarily transformational and pivotal moment for American agriculture,” said Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack thanking the National Association of Conservation Districts during their recent annual convention. He expressed t...
Improve Pesticide Performance: Why Is Water Quality So Important?
This week, Scott Parrish explains why water quality is so important to the team at Agrasyst.
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USDA To Invest Millions Improving Oregon Water Quality
USDA will invest $56 million this year to
help Ag producers improve water quality in more than 300 high-priority
watersheds across the country.
In Oregon, NRCS will continue its landscape-level water quality
efforts using the National
Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).
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Ecology Grants $450,000 for Water Quality Projects
The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued $450,000 in grant money designed to improve water quality across the state, but could impact livestock owners.
More than $26,000 will go to the Walla Walla County Conservation District who will install 1,700 feet of fencing near Little Mud Creek to prevent livestock access.
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Public Comment Sought on Wine Water Quality Permit
The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued initial guidelines for a water quality permit that would apply to wineries which would be a first for the industry.
Stacey Callaway, a general permit writer in DOE’s Water Quality Program, said their goal is to protect water quality and provide flexibility in compliance for wineries.
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WSU Water Rights Workshop October 18th
Water rights are a constant source of concern and conversation among rural landowners and the ag community.
WSU is hosting a workshop Tuesday to discuss the law, water quality and more, something Kate Ryan said is crux of a lot of questions that the school receives.
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Oregon Department of Agriculture Issues CAFO Penalties
The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced 10 penalties for water quality and confined animal feeding operation, or CAFO, violations in 2015.
The largest fine of $12,060 went to Parker Dairy which was charged with discharging manure to surface waters and failing to operate and maintain waste storage facilities.
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