…points out that there are still several inches of snow water content in the Sierras. The report also shows that farmers in the Central Valley have been busy with the…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…in 66,692 acre-feet of water diverted away from Tulare Lake. Actions included executive orders and pre-emptive water management strategies. Favorable weather conditions up until now have helped keep floodwaters manageable….
What’s Next for Biden’s WOTUS Rule?
Questions linger as federal officials try to rework the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated that it will update the WOTUS rule…
Week in Review: Strong Potential for Biologicals & Spotted Lanternfly Mitigation Plan Developed
…they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The biologicals sector holds tremendous potential for agriculture, however, work still needs to…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers keeping a close on eye almond markets with a smaller crop projected, water…
Bureau of Reclamation Supports Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley
…encompass water quality, supply, conveyance, reliability, conservation efforts, flood control, and population growth. By conducting a comprehensive analysis, the CWI and Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley aim to…
USDA Announces Investment in Wildlife Conservation
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in wildlife conservation. That’s coming up on This land of Ours. Courtesy USDA/NRCS The USDA this week expanded wildlife conservation investments by $500…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…irrigation resource was made possible through NCAT’s Soil for Water project which is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The 150-page guide features diagrams,…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
…shifts in climate with drought and flood; with SGMA and groundwater, whether you’re talking about Colorado watershed or you’re talking about the CVP,” said Bettencourt. “We’ve got a definite need…
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17
…acreage report is an important step in receiving USDA program benefits, including safety net, conservation, and disaster assistance support.” July 17 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers inflationary impacts on the almond demand, potential water bills, upcoming Farm Bill deadline,…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…complete, Harvest Water will provide a sustainable, drought-resistant source of recycled water for agricultural irrigation and habitat conservation, alleviating pressure on the Delta and other water sources.” The Commission has…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…this water year where there’s so much water available, we’ve set up some ponding basins and we’re trying to do more recharge there.” The efforts are especially important for Woolf,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-20-23
…water basins, the cost of converting land to rice production, and the results from a California wheat variety survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…