…water levels along the Mississippi River system and concerns of declining levels and potential impacts to barge traffic. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2024 Protecting Your Operation…
Agricultural Impacts Associated with Hot Dry Weather
Heat wave in summer with high temperature and lack of water. DepositPhotos image Above normal high temperatures and below normal precipitation in recent weeks has produced mixed harvest of agricultural…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…and complex regulatory environment, offers valuable lessons for the broader agricultural community. As he pointed out, issues such as labor and water challenges in California are becoming more common across…
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
…projects transformed Colorado. And records show there was little opposition to federal water projects. During the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, an estimated one-tenth of Colorado’s topsoil blew away. For…
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
DepositPhotos image As California enters a new water year, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its Fall Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions update. The update highlights improvements made under the Sustainable…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…National Air Quality Initiative (NAQI), which helps farmers replace outdated engines with cleaner technology, and the National Water Quality Initiative for conservation efforts to improve water quality. NRCS evaluates applications…
State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects
DepositPhotos image The California State Water Resources Control Board has approved rate increases for the 2024-25 fiscal year, impacting various water quality and water rights programs. These increases aim to…
Organic Valley to Host Live Virtual Farm Tour for National Farmers Day
…by keeping waterways clean and creating habitats for wildlife. This event aims to highlight their efforts and inspire viewers to learn more about where their food comes from. Sign-ups for…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District in Maine, which launched a climate resilience education project. The grants have supported a range of efforts, from invasive species awareness…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…which could be achieved as early as 2027. Farmers will have the chance to attend discussions on topics like methane reduction, renewable energy, water conservation, animal health, and soil health….
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…manual provides essential guidance, with topics like irrigation management, harvest timing, and the importance of testing soil and water. Co-editor Selina Wang of UC Davis emphasized that good fruit is…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Beginning of the Grain Elevator
…advantage of being at the intersection of two great water routes, one to the east and New York Harbor, and to the west in the Great Lakes. It wouldn’t be…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…covers a range of practices, from controlling worker movement between farms to ensuring clean clothing and equipment. Workers who move between poultry and dairy farms are one potential link in…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Set for January 2025
…and Extension Center in Parlier. The event will feature presentations on key issues affecting grape growers, including bio-fungicides, grape virus management, soil health, and water use. Notable speakers include George…