…cereal crop can be the most effective in minimizing the amount of nitrogen moving down into the groundwater. If adoption increases, it could put more strain on seed supplies. Brennan…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
…come through California, the order seeks to facilitate more groundwater recharge efforts. The order temporarily suspends regulatory barriers for collecting rain and snowmelt to help recharge groundwater basins. The order…
Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
…Department of Water Resources has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…replacing older on-farm engines with new, more efficient equipment. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart partner projects are designed to bolster water infrastructure and delivery on farms. The Groundwater Recharge…
Week in Review: Delta Flow Requirements Waived & LandFlex Incentives Begin Rolling Out
Pumping requirements in the Delta have been suspended, allowing more water to be stored for later use. LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. DWR has now provided determinations for 24 of the…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). A total of $25 million has been awarded by DWR and the…
SWP Allocation Increased to 30 Percent After Weeks of Storms
…to modernize our existing water infrastructure for an era of intensified drought and flood. Given these dramatic swings, these storm flows are badly needed to refill groundwater basins and support…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…are located adjacent to domestic wells. The overall goal of the program is to reduce the demand for groundwater demand. Financial support is being made available for farmers to rotationally…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-04-23
…and using groundwater recharge to address sodium and chloride in soils. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company has been recharging groundwater for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…on nutrient management. Protect topsoil and groundwater quality by devoting environmentally sensitive agricultural land to conservation benefits instead of farming. When it comes to any resolution, making them may be…
VofV: Focused on a Better Future with Ashley Swearengin, Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor
…the goal is to stem groundwater depletion, halt runaway sprawl, or promote innovation, one component comes up throughout her message: comprehensive partnership. Change for the better happens when people make…
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…