…Navigable Waters Protection Rule that was implemented by the Trump Administration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed a new water rule back in December….
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…important for water, carbon and wildlife. The groundwork in this new strategy will begin in areas identified as being at the highest risk, based on community exposure. Additional high risk…
Week in Review: Water Year Starts Strong But More Storms Needed, Newsom’s Budget Addresses Drought
Storm systems that came through California over the past few weeks will need to continue in order to offset the state’s water storage deficit. Governor Gavin Newsom has released his…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…Secretary Karen Ross said continued investment in water resilience, particularly in areas of storage and deliver, is critical for preparing for future water needs. “California built its major water delivery…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
…(FSMA). The proposed rule, “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water,” falls under the purview of the Produce Safety Rule…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…for how they can go about doing that.” The guide highlights three methods for groundwater recharge, which include surface application to orchards, below the surface of agricultural fields, and basins…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…water recharge, $20 million for on farm water conservation, $10 million for technical assistance and drought relief for small farms and $250 million for drought contingency. “At a time when…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-12-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the terrific start to the water year but more…
VofV: When NASA and Farming Collide
…regulations and lack of water and labor) and what tech is on the horizon to solve those problems. Neill, who currently serves as general manager at Turlock Fruit Company, covers…
‘Terrific’ Start to Water Year, More Needed to Offset Water Storage Deficit
…Water Resources (DWR) illustrate vast improvements in the state’s snowpack. As of January 6, the California snowpack was 144 percent of the average with an average snow water equivalent of…
A Look at Western Water Reservoir Levels
…precipitation will have in recharging reservoirs across the west coast and south west states come spring and summer. Listen to the report below. A Look at Western Water Reservior Levels…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…Grants would be available to water districts to plan, engineer, and construct recharge projects. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program will also be supported with an additional $20 million…
Republicans Call for Investment in Water Projects with State Surplus
…additional water storage is the most sensible course of action given the state’s financial and hydrological situation. The full funding of state water projects could provide an additional 1.5 million…
Multistate Scientists Seek HLB Tolerance
…preventing plants from taking up nutrients, and by phytophthora, a type of water mold that causes rotting roots. “This way, we’re making sure the next generation of rootstocks will include…