A final rule to define the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act was issued to end out 2022. The final WOTUS rule was announced by…
VofV: Focused on a Better Future with Ashley Swearengin, Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor
…joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this episode of Voices of the Valley to share her visions, goals and accomplishments about building a bridge to a brighter future. Whether…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…of other organisms out there that actually never have been considered as biocontrol agents,” said Wackers. “Don’t get stuck in the applications of only using microbials for disease control and…
California Chill Report: Dynamic Model A ‘Safer Bet’ for Measuring Chill
…assign different values to different temperatures. Jarvis-Shean explained that chill portions can better account for temperature variability. “That cold at night, it doesn’t really count if it’s then counteracted within…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…the practice himself before he knew of any other plans for water distribution. With the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), districts are having to do more to recharge their groundwater…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
…take away jobs. I think it’s honestly going to repurpose our really intelligent workforce to be improving quality, improving efficiency, and creating a better product.” Monarch Tractor is only one…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…
Community Food Project Investment
…investment of nearly $10 million through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP). This funding, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act, bolsters USDA’s food and nutrition security…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. WRDA 2022 was included as part of the…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…also observed a secondary impact the mites were having on the plants. “What we saw was in the untreated plants – the plants that did not receive the mites –…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…providing support and outreach to the agricultural community. The overall goal of LandFlex is to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Easing pressure on groundwater will help…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
…Broadband DATA Act, which essentially led the way to this new, more granular map so that folks can see where and who is getting broadband service,” she said. Buckman says…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…climate change — which was the focus of the annual Farm Aid festival — as well as organizations that support family farmers, advance racial equity and social justice, and build…