The initial water allocation for 2023 has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). As of December 1, DWR is allocating five percent of requested supplies for the…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS accepting applications for Ag Conservation Easements program, pistachios being a “shining star”…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…“Lack of certainty on EPA-approved, science-based nationwide labels will erode access to current and future pesticides, threatening crops and grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….
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…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA). Robert Bonnie, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says a robust survey response that includes the…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…irrigation.” The hybrid session will feature Mallika Nocco from UC Davis, Kevin Greer with Tehama County Resource Conservation District, and Tom Devol with the Almond Board. Several growers will also…