…and seeing empty shelves. What happens when there is no water?” The ramifications of this, he says, could be a way to bridge the perpetual urban and rural divide. “Maybe…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-12-22
…growers are navigating water and nutrition after early season frost, and the winegrape assessment rate has been set at $1.25 for 2022 harvest. Tune in to the show for these…
Pace of Agricultural Land Loss Creates Cause for Concern
…CEO. “We need farmland not just to feed a growing population, but to provide essential ecological services that nurture wildlife, cleanse water and capture atmospheric carbon. If we remain on…
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
…line replacement will also be a central focus. “Water infrastructure provides the foundation for healthy and vibrant communities by delivering safe drinking water and returning our treated wastewater to the…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…it means for water management,” Hillman noted. “It’s just interesting to hear from growers on these tools about cover crops and some of the information that’s out there.” Listen to…
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
…dairy tariff-rate quota policies. The U.S. is requesting dispute settlement consultations regarding Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quota, or TRQ allocation measures. The TRQs deny allocation access to eligible applicants, including retailers,…
West Hills Offers Unique Opportunities to Students
…industry after graduation. “We have some really incredible programs. We have incredible faculty and we lead the state in open educational resources. We have 21 programs that are zero-textbook cost,…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…million allocated for the Save Our Water public relations campaign to encourage urban water users to conserve water. At the same time, $75 million has been set aside for grants…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…existing plans. Food safety certification and upload fees are also eligible expenses. FSCSC will also cover training, along with microbiological testing for products, soil amendments and water. Payments to be…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-24-22
…early frost events create tough decisions for peach growers and water shortage takes a significant hit on California rice plantings. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
CFBF Hosts WOTUS Roundtable
…are 30,000 up and down across the state. Our members who engage in activities on the land and waters that are regulated under the federal Clean Water Act—and often more—often…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping options for almond producers. The lack of available water supplies could increase the amount of agricultural land fallowing than previously…
Optimism for Positive Movement with Sites Reservoir Project
…report from the Public Policy Institute of California highlights just how much water could be stored during wet years. Wade explained that the Tracking Where Water Goes in a Changing…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
…that existing water protocols and infrastructure already fall short of meeting water needs. Failure to establish a clear target for addressing surface water supplies moving forward will have significant consequences,…