Governor Brown’s revised budget for May, released today, makes great strides in helping agriculture adapt to the ongoing drought and climate change. The Governor proposes to provide substantial assistance to …
Almond Leaching Programs Starting Too Late
Almond growers waiting for rains before starting dormant season leaching programs could be hurting their trees. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for …
Many Avocado Growers Still ‘Going By Feel’
An avocado grower study in southern California has shown that a majority of producers are still judging irrigation by feel. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember …
FID: “No ‘Regular’ Farm Water Deliveries To Be Made”
For what is believed to be the first time ever in Fresno’s 145-year surface irrigation history or the Fresno Irrigation District’s 95 years of service, no regular surface water deliveries …
Company Helping Organizations Gauge Sustainability
More and more companies are caring about sustainability; however they may not know where to start. SureHarvest is a company that helps other organizations gauge and monitor where they stand …
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Across most of the West, …
The Western View: Governor Brown’s Tunnels
The pros and cons of the Delta water tunnel plan Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics …
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
Sabrina Hill continues her series with Rodney Davis on the legislative push to change the endangered species act and free up more water for farmers. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
Experts believe when all is said and done with groundwater and surface-water management, water rights holders should stay protected. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
State Board Discusses Drought
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) met in Central California to discuss the drought. Sabrina Hill was at the meeting and has this report. Sponsored ContentBeef on …
Many Conservation Projects Will Focus on Water
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that many of USDA’s conservation efforts in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program will be focusing on water resources. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
The trickle-down effect from the drought is causing salinity issues with many crops, and that’s more problematic with avocado trees. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember …
Multiple Benefits of Sustainability Programs
Several groups in the state’s wine industry have been in the forefront of leading the sustainability charge. As AgNet West has reported on before, The Vineyard Team, based in the …
What State Managed Groundwater May Look Like
Water experts expressed why local groundwater management is so important at a recent agribusiness conference. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby …