…Waycott said in a press release. “Some growers’ crops this spring were impacted by frost, while all growers are managing continuing concerns about water availability. However, demand for California almonds…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
…water stress and early season heat led to many reports of smaller nuts. To help mitigate negative impacts of limited water supplies, adapting appropriate water budgeting practices will be essential….
SGMA Meeting Brings Varying Interests Together to Work Towards Common Action
A recent event in Visalia brought together a wide array of interests to discuss the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). More than 400 people attended the SGMA…
Week in Review: Transportation Challenges Deflating Almond Prices and Farm Bill Work Underway
…bills. Proposals for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials are currently being accepted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive…
More Than Two Million Acres Accepted into Conservation Reserve Program
…is encouraging producers and landowners to sign up for the other conservation programs that are available through CRP. The signup period for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program will remain open…
VofV: Don Cameron on How Innovation and Automation Can Boost California Agriculture
…is using cutting-edge technology for automated irrigation, laser weeding and nitrogen capture, and Don says that the perpetual difficulties the industry faces with water, labor and regulation create an urgency…
Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices
…and technology use. The survey found 97 found of respondents invest in soil health, 94 percent practice conservation tillage, and 87 percent use variable rate application technology to apply crop…
NRCS Seeking Proposals for On-Farm Trials by June 1
…the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program to support modern approaches to conservation. NRCS State Conservationist in California, Carlos Suarez told AgNet West that the agency partners with a variety of…
Finding Trends in Food Production
…Food Production report include: Producing more with less environmental impact The Optimization of water use Increasing global demand for protein Creating Shorter food supply chains Geographic shifts in production Advanced…
Week in Review: Ag Export Solutions Sought & NEPA Revision Concerns Farmers
…and the negative impact it will have on agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is inviting organizations to submit cooperative agreement proposals. Label directions serve as…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
…$1,000 per acre. This represents a 19% increase since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two largest cost drivers were water and shipping. The spot market for surface water…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…habitat. “These proposals are to put boots on the ground,” NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez told AgNet West. “That can be to install conservation practices, doing outreach to bring in…
VofV: Agtech’s Role in Combating Climate Change
…While advocating for biodiversity, water quality improvement and carbon capture technologies, Nolet says it is important to not let perfection be the enemy of progress – and to also acknowledge…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…and the Water and Waste Disposal Disaster Loan and Grant Program. The funds will help communities build back better by mitigating health risks and increasing access to safe, reliable drinking water…