Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Western Growers focusing on the water crisis with short docuseries, taking a methodical…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
…said an “all-of-the-above strategy” will be necessary to address California’s water needs over the next 20 years. The water strategy calls for the creation of additional storage and seeks to…
‘Very Pleased’ with Overall California Avocado Season
…avocado growers suffered many of the same water-related setbacks that other producers have been struggling with. Had there been more rainfall during the California avocado season, fruit sizing would have…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-02-22
…process, Newsom’s new water strategy coming at an opportune time, and phytophthora appearing more prevalent in SoCal citrus this year. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western ag groups seeking quick action for IRA water conservation funding, peach production…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…Camille Touton, the coalition details the ominous water conditions in the Western U.S. The groups expressed appreciation for the $4 billion that has been allocated for drought response in the…
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…projects being supported through the program address a variety of issues including nitrogen budgeting and water stress. Multiple projects will also provide training and extension materials to industry members. Project…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…to address issues of water, air, and soil quality in agricultural production. “The challenges that farmers and ranchers face require innovative solutions to support their continued ability to produce the…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…Commissioner Camille Touton, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, and Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. “We started with a roundtable at Fresno State about the current water…
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
…creeping water primrose. Overall funds for the 2022 DPR Grants Program cycle were enhanced through the 2021-22 state budget. The increased allocation is more than five times the average available…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…With the changing climate, the changing costs, the water situation, and drought,” Ross noted. “So that’s been a very, very strong theme.” Representatives from the California Fresh Fruit Association, Fresno…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western farmers to be impacted by emergency water usage cuts, marketing for your…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton growers are making the best of it. Back in April, preliminary estimates were for cotton acreage to increase by…