…District General Manager, Allison Febbo said in a statement. “This year farmers and the District went from drought to abundance of water supply and quickly pivoted to capture as much…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…water and nutrient holding capacity of a soil, particularly sandy soils,” explained McMillan. “Enhancing soil health increases plant vigor which enables plants better able to withstand environmental stresses like drought.”…
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
…pioneering initiative to reserve water explicitly for environmental purposes. The approach seeks to provide support to native wildlife and their habitats during periods of drought. The off-stream water storage project,…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
The Biden-Harris administration is taking steps to safeguard the Colorado River System amid ongoing drought and climate impacts. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation released a revised plan…
El Niño, Winter Weather, and Impacts on Agriculture
…in the northwest for potential signs of developing drought or intensifying drought,” Rippey said. Rod Bain reporting for the US Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. Listen to Rod Bain’s…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…supply that can withstand the weather extremes of drought and flood.” DWR Deputy Director of Sustainable Groundwater Management, Paul Gosselin said in a statement. DWR has disbursed over $350 million…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…of ag land, as well as the sales volume at Farmers National Company. Regional drought pressure across portions of the Corn Belt have also softened short-term demand for land. Areas…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers reactions to the Bay Delta staff report, drought coverage, opening more trade options…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…overabundance of water has reservoirs full and has reinvigorated the groves after three years of extreme drought conditions.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…the Colorado River System Conservation Pilot Program, a drought-response effort by the Upper Colorado River Commission. In terms of potential solutions, the majority of survey participants were hesitant to adopt…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…aims to explicitly address drought resilience within the program’s scope. That would be achieved by amending policy declarations to include drought as a key natural resource concern. The legislation allows…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
The California walnut industry is poised for a turnaround in 2023. Industry optimism follows a string of challenging years marked by drought, poor returns for growers, COVID-related market disruptions, supply…
Report Reflects Continued Stress on U.S. Honeybee Colonies
…with the bees? Chris Hiatt, president of the American Honey Producers Association, thinks there are multiple causes. “Varroa Mite passing viruses, way less forage, climate change with drought,” Hiatt said….
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…deliver reliable and safe drinking water and build resiliency for communities most impacted by drought.” The San Luis and Delta-Mendota Authority has been awarded $10 million. Funding is aimed at…