Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers farmers getting a water win from the California Court of Appeal decision, nearly…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…standing water. Evacuation orders have been in effect in several areas including Alpaugh, Allensworth, Porterville, and Cutler. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said it has been a difficult…
Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
…drinking water. These sources are not subject to the same oversight and testing for contamination of public water sources. Water quality improvement systems installed at the faucet or within a…
Almond Update: Grower’s Positive Experience with Groundwater Recharge
…they were using for the groundwater recharge project is strictly reliant on surface water. However, the data provided through the project will be significant for overall efforts to address groundwater…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-15-23
…aimed at educating industry members on what is expected and Newsom issuing an executive order to use flood water for groundwater recharge. Tune in to the show for these news…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
…sets parameters for diverting water without permits and capturing it for groundwater storage. “California is seeing extreme rain and snow, so we’re making it simple to redirect water to recharge…
Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
…Department of Water Resources has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…replacing older on-farm engines with new, more efficient equipment. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart partner projects are designed to bolster water infrastructure and delivery on farms. The Groundwater Recharge…
Almond Update: Staying Efficient with Nitrogen Plans
…with a pre-season yield estimate and then incorporating estimates of annual inputs of nitrogen. “Account for all your sources of nitrogen especially the nitrogen that comes in the water, or…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
…climate change which leads to the water shortage problem,” Luo said. Ashfeld, Luo, and Labrucherie discuss topics related to agricultural water use, western reliance on the Colorado River, the pros…
Week in Review: Delta Flow Requirements Waived & LandFlex Incentives Begin Rolling Out
Pumping requirements in the Delta have been suspended, allowing more water to be stored for later use. LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the…
Current Snowpack Rivals Largest on Record in California
…FOR WATER SUPPLIES The current snowpack sets the stage for a strong year for water storage. de Guzman said that water supply forecasts look good, especially in the Central and…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. DWR has now provided determinations for 24 of the…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…historic pieces of legislation: the bipartisan Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act which included more than 2.9 billion dollars for USDA’s rural broadband programs, water storage, and a new Bioproduct Pilot…