…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
…water conservation practices within formal demand management or system conservation programs. They also displayed a general aversion to water transfers as a solution to water shortages, except for temporary transfers…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…program outreach and technical assistance to address five NRCS priority areas: local natural resource issues, conservation career opportunities, climate-smart conservation adoption, small-scale and urban agriculture conservation, and conservation leadership development….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can impact California’s economy, the fight over the Farm Bill…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-21-23
…water plan draft, highlights of the Farm Sector Income Forecast, and details on the upcoming Almond Industry Gatherings. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can be problematic for the state’s economy, WTO reform, Farm…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-18-23
…water rights and groundwater regulation, and the potential threat of opening the U.S. up to Egyptian citrus. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-15-23
…the sugar policy and SB 389 focusing on checking water rights users. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…mapping tool identifies disadvantaged communities that face burdens in the categories of climate, energy, health, housing including nature deprivation, legacy pollution, transportation, water and wastewater, workforce development, as well as…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…encourages the USDA to implement greater flexibility for timelines of conservation programs, particularly with regard to natural disaster recovery projects. NASDA members also passed a policy amendment supporting improvements to…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…distinct projects aimed at improving various aspects of groundwater management. These initiatives will focus on enhancing groundwater monitoring, boosting water use efficiency, facilitating groundwater recharge, promoting the use of recycled…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…organic certification applications. Eligible organizations include non-profits, resource conservation districts, and universities within the University of California network. Entities associated with the University of California Cooperative Extension, California State Universities,…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…Funding is being made available through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “This year’s Conservation Innovation Grants competition is unique in that we’re…
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
…but with favorable factors such as record-high tomato prices and ample water availability, contracted acreage experienced substantial growth. Harvest activities got off to a slower start than usual, commencing in…