…conservation priorities for 2024, including climate-smart management, watershed conservation, carbon sequestration, and food security. “NRCS is continuously working to expand our conservation footprint in all of California’s communities,” NRCS State…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 02-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why water supplies are in good shape despite the slow start to the…
Week in Review: Initial CVP Allocations & A Grower Perspective on New Raisin Varieties
Many CVP contractors are starting out with an initial allocation that is more than double that of last year’s initial announcement. Robert Sahatjian of Victor Packing shared his perspective on…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 02-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the initial 2024 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project contractors and the…
Slight Increase in SWP Allocation, But Still Behind Last Year
The forecasted allocation for the State Water Project (SWP) has been increased by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). Initially set at 10 percent back in December, the allocation…
Initial Water Allocation is Good News for Many CVP Contractors
…acre-feet of unused allocated water from 2023 for use in 2024. The Friant Division water supply allocation has been set at 60 percent of Class 1 and zero percent of…
White Water Fire: A New Weed Concern for Rice Growers
…confirmed the new weed as being white water fire. Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-Deforest said it could be the first discovery of the weed in the United States. “We don’t,…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
…Dairy, Water, International Trade, and more can be found in classroom style buildings at the corner of U & South Street. The full seminar schedule can be viewed at https://bit.ly/WAE24Seminars. The WET…
NRCS Seeking Public Comment on Eight Conservation Practices
…NRCS is requesting comments on the conservation practices of mulching, hedgerow planting, wetland restoration, seasonal water management for wildlife, field borders, grazing management, filter strips, and structures for water control….
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 02-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reactions to a judge’s decision on dicamba, keeping winged water primrose from spreading…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…Water is needed for incorporation,” said Burkdoll. Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 02-05-24
…crops, and rice growers are told to look out for winged water primrose. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Week in Review: Snowpack Still Below Average & Conservation Stewardship Opportunities Now Available
…focusing on an overall water strategy to safeguard water supplies during future droughts. Get all the biggest agricultural headlines of the week in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Almond Update: New QR Code Tells the Almond Stewardship Story
…is, how much water do they take? What’s the deal with pollinators? How about the waste? Is there any waste? So that was our jumping-off point,” said Martino. The QR…