On August 1, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District relaunched the Zero-Emission Ag Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Voucher Program. The incentive program will cover up to 75 percent of…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…water. Much of the actions in the new document complement efforts outlined in 2020’s Water Resilience Portfolio. The water strategy seeks to improve the process for the planning, permitting, and…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…Kelly, Sinema and others, will help ensure that critical water deliveries from the Colorado River continue as the state expands sustainable water practices like water recycling and conservation,” said Senator…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-10-22
…of applied water, and the challenges for wider adoption of effective harvester sanitation practices. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…farmers create resilient businesses in the face of ever-increasing natural disasters. Cover crops have a host of environmental benefits, like improved soil health, carbon sequestration, and increased water infiltration,” notes…
Almond Update: Less Than a Month Left to Apply for Seeds for Bees
…and water infiltration. First-year producers receive $2,500 worth of free seed through the program. Second-year producers receive $1,500 in seed mixes. After hitting the 12,500-acre mark last year, the goal…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the San Joaquin Valley Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV program, the limited incentive options for…
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus
…weak fliers. He also reminds horse owners to keep the animals current on vaccinations and to keep the barn clean by removing standing water. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…innovation, we can develop solutions to tackle the climate crisis, conserve and protect our water, enhance soil health, and create economic opportunities for producers,” Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation…
Collaborating with Responsible Environmental Groups
…both their cause – habitat, land, water; and ours, which is farming, and habitat, land, and water.” Listen to the radio report below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Almond Update: Emphasizing Heat Illness Prevention in Orchards
…that workers have a sufficient amount of water available to them. “An employer needs to have at least a quarter gallon of water per person per hour available. It needs…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers water supply and cybersecurity threats, organic producers getting technical assistance from the state…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the significant progress made on air and water quality goals, CACASA stressing pest…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts of the decreasing Colorado Water Basin on Southwest states, preparing for…