…start to the season so far. “We have now seen almost a foot of water equivalency accumulate in the mountains. That’s all storms that have happened since October 1,” said…
Week in Review: Initial Water Allocation & DPR Seeks Input on Mill Alternatives
The initial water allocation for 2023 has been released by the Department of Water Resources. Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation for Western Growers, said that Arizona may be taking…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers agtech development, California DWR’s initial 5% water allocation, and Duchenaux on an assistance…
Initial Water Allocation for SWP Higher Than Last Year
…percent of average, improve through the wet season, DWR will consider increasing the allocation. The SWP provides water to 27 million Californians through 29 public water agencies. A final allocation…
Safe Handling of Flour
…dough as stated by their package directions. Thoroughly clean your hands with soap and running water after handling raw flour and foods that contain raw flour. Also, clean your cooking…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
…variety of soil quality issues, including improving water infiltration and nutrient cycling. There are also secondary benefits cover cropping that can help growers bottom line as well. “There’s evidence from…
Avoid Foodborne Illness this Thanksgiving
…water or leave it on a countertop. There are three ways to safely thaw a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave. Make sure to cook…
Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
…efforts to improve statewide water storage and conveyance are underway. However, those are more long-term solutions to current water constraints. Implementing groundwater recharge projects in almond orchards presents a more…
BASF Financing Program
…the second year in a row, BASF is offering direct access to a zero percent financing program to partner with established and new growers as they explore simple purchasing options….
Agronomic Minute: Prepping Almond Orchards for Winter
…has a clear line of sight when he’s in there next year.” Looking to the year ahead, many growers are preparing for another season of limited water supplies. Gemperle noted…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-15-22
…Marketing Order, and details on the Water Commission’s final 2022 State Water Project briefing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
…in water use efficiency; a 25% reduction in energy use; a 21% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; a 78% reduction in soil loss, and positive Soil Conservation Index for 70% of growers….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-11-22
…San Joaquin Water Blueprint and No-Till November details. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…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….