…amending the 2023 definition of “Waters of the United States”(WOTUS) rule (.pdf). EPA Administrator Michael Regan says while he’s “disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett case, EPA…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…and rewards. An abundance of rainfall helped replenish the state’s water supplies and provided ample moisture to support tree health. At the same time, difficult market conditions created some issues…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…conservation within specialty crop production are also receiving grant support. Some of the projects include studying water and heat stress in chili peppers, irrigation practices in pistachio orchards, and evapotranspiration…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…temperatures. Ample water supply from an extensive snowpack also supported healthy tree growth across all regions. Adequate chilling hours promoted winter dormancy, and mild spring temperatures facilitated vibrant tree canopies,…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
…ranchers are committed to ensuring clean water and investing in a sustainable future,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “By rejecting these two petitions that sought to directly attack animal…
FARMER Funding Applications Due August 31
…in the following air quality districts are eligible for funding through the Shared Allocation Pool: Amador County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Calaveras…
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
…yield, added Penn However, phosphorus that leaves agricultural fields in runoff or drainage water can accumulate in bodies of surface water, like rivers and lakes, compromising their quality and triggering…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
The Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Westside GSP) has officially been approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). A recommendation of approval had been announced back in March….
Executive Order Expedites Levee Repair and Prepares for the Next Wet Season
…incorporating a range of conditions that will utilize the existing regulatory expertise of entities including the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Water Resources, and the Water Boards….
Week in Review: Quarantine Established for New Pest & Citrus Forecast Declines
…for growers. The Department of Water Resources recently announced the approval of additional groundwater sustainability plans. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox…
New Study Highlights Increased Production Costs for Processing Tomatoes
…reflects several cost increases in multiple areas of production. Water costs incorporated as part of the study increased 84 percent in the last six years to $120 per acre-foot. Overall…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce the loss of wildlife habitat. “This year’s record-breaking Grassland CRP signup demonstrates the continued success and value of…
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…projects are expected to create at least 1.7 million acre-feet of additional water storage capacity. “Water is essential to every community – for feeding families, growing crops, powering agricultural businesses…
Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans Now Totals 40
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently announced the approval of additional groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs). Ten plans were approved for non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Approval was given to the…