Westlands Water District has surpassed its goal for groundwater recharge over the last 12 months. The District has successfully recharged 380,000 acre-feet of surface water into its aquifers since March…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…water at the end of October. About a week later the cover crop seed was planted. The results have been impressive in terms of growth. “We put about 45 pounds…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…federal funds is being allocated. The money comes from the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, which helps enhance water systems across the country. It marks the largest…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…and to “understand the dynamics in particular water districts.” He also urges growers to stay informed about the changing requirements for groundwater pumping and to utilize access to surface water…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-11-24
…Water Resources completes the first phase of its Statewide Airborne Electromagnetic Survey Project. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
First Phase of AEM Survey Project to Map Groundwater Supplies Gets Completed
…groundwater recharge projects. “Data from these initial statewide AEM surveys are already being used by local groundwater agencies,” Deputy Director of Sustainable Groundwater Management, Paul Gosselin said in a press…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
New Investments in clean energy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday announced $2.3 billion in projects to expand clean power in rural communities….
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
…opens March 4. Both conservation opportunities give producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon and improving water quality and soil health. The Working…
Weekend Storm System Brings California Snowpack Up to Average
The recent storm system that came through California has pushed the state’s snowpack up to average. Last week when the Department of Water Resources conducted their manual snow survey, the…
Week in Review: SWP Allocation Lower Than 2023 & Almond Rebound Underway
The forecasted allocation for the State Water Project has been increased by the California Department of Water Resources. A “significant rebound” is expected for the California almond industry, according to…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…on science-based solutions to protect the environment and support agricultural productivity. “Farmers and ranchers are crucial partners as we work together to deliver clean air, clear water, and climate solutions,…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…(SGMA) while increasing availability of groundwater to surrounding local communities. With depleting underground water availability, the DWR hopes to accelerate sustainable groundwater usage immediately, rather than SGMA’s goal of groundwater…
Over $770 Million To Be Invested in Rural Infrastructure Projects
…in the Rural Partners Network. USDA is also awarding more than $644 million to help nearly 160 rural utilities provide clean drinking water and sanitary wastewater systems. These projects, totaling…
California Snowpack Less Than Half of What it Was This Time Last Year
In the third manual snow survey of the season, Andy Reising, a water resource engineer from the Department of Water Resources (DWR), shared crucial insights into the state’s snowpack conditions….