Citrus leaders, like many other industry leaders, are bringing up the balance issue in the state’s water management— an issue that will be increasing in conversation as we move through …
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
(CA-23) led a letter with California House Republicans to President Obama calling on him to direct federal agencies to increase water exports in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta immediately. Excerpts …
First Group Testing ILRP Nitrogen Reporting
The Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program is starting their requirements for nitrogen reporting, and one region in California is the pilot area for the process. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Almond Groundwater Recharge Video
The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources shows how the dormant season groundwater recharge project works in an almond orchard. AgNet West has introduced it’s listeners to …
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
Rather than waiting for government agencies to act on their own, Central Valley landowners and local water agencies are moving ahead with collaborative projects intended to improve conditions for protected …
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
DWR Awards $6.7 Million in Grants to Launch Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Efforts The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced it is awarding 21 counties a total of $6.7 …
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
Research will measure health and ecological impacts of water conservation practices Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to five institutions to research human and ecological health impacts …
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
Department Also to Serve as Permanent Co-Chair of the National Drought Resilience Partnership In celebration of World Water Day, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded more than $8.5 …
Water Allocations Increased Again
Water Allocations Increase as Storms Improve Conditions, but Drought Remains With March storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water delivery estimate (allocation) for most …
El Nino Leaves Water Management Questions
El Nino conditions are calming down and several areas that normally see precipitation were left dry. This will magnify water management in the future and that will continue to be …
Citrus Fighting for Water Management Change
Citrus leaders are staying on top of the water fight and a recent bill might have the steam it needs to take the first step for water management change. Sponsored …
El Nino Leaves Some Dry, Brings Back Runoff
Climatologists say El Nino conditions are calming down and the weather systems this winter have been unique, bringing some bad and good news. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
Spring and summer water supply estimates fell for most of the West, according to data from the third 2016 forecast by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Gains from record early-season …
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
A citrus showcase brought growers to the Central Valley last week to network and hear the latest developments with the industry’s biggest concern, huanglongbing disease. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …