…be sharing their experiences with deficit irrigation approaches and the lessons they have learned in managing orchards with limited water supplies. Registration for the 2022 Almond Conference is available now….
Agronomic Minute: ‘Wild Ride’ for Grape Growers in 2022
…came through, some growers were having to choose between splitting water for frost protection or to make sure that their vines got sufficient water,” said Driver. “When we moved throughout…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…had probably $500 million to $1 billion more in productivity if it wasn’t for the water situation that we found ourselves in. But our farmers are innovators, they find ways…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the San Joaquin valley water blueprint moving forward to the next phase, staying…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…farms. Fire hazard reduction vegetation management is also supported through EQIP, along with the National Water Quality Initiative to improve water quality in the Calleguas Creek and Salt River watersheds….
Mississippi River Water Levels Remain at Near-Record Low
Low water levels continue to lead to shipping problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Justin Wilkens on Unsplash The Mississippi River has 27 U.S. Geological…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
The State Water Resources Control Board has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. Agricultural organizations have expressed appreciation for the recent debt relief…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-28-22
…Bargrada bug issues, details on an upcoming nitrogen and irrigation management introductory course and the increased state water board fees. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
…advance water storage and conveyance supporting local water management agencies, farmers, families and wildlife.” After regulatory requirements and other water rights are adhered to, Sites Reservoir captures and stores stormwater…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…really key technological solutions that are going to solve really big problems including labor challenges. But also helping deliver more precise chemicals and water and other inputs into the crop…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…a year like this where water is very scarce for growers and a lot of growers are looking at not just this year, but into the future what their water…
New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced
…increase water conservation and improve overall water efficiency. It will be managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. “The prolonged drought afflicting the West is one of the most significant challenges…
VofV: Jack Vessey on the Pressing Need to Implement Technology in Desert Agriculture
…with less water,” he said. “We’re looking out to see what the next great innovation is…at the end of the day, we have to have water to grow that crop.”…