Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. The plan outlined in California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a…
Higher Beef Prices Could Follow Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd
…looking at higher beef prices continuing in their local meat cases. Due to high feed prices and severe drought, ranchers were forced to reduce their cattle herds. Grain prices have…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…instrumental in getting drought funding added to the legislation. The main focus of the drought relief support centers on the Colorado River. “This language, which my staff negotiated with Senators…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
…and landowners to protect grasslands and improve biodiversity while also continuing grazing and haying practices. Enrolled grasslands help to improve resiliency to drought and wildfire while sequestering carbon in vegetation…
Almond Update: Lower Objective Measurement Not Necessarily Bad for Industry
…I think things will definitely improve.” The objective measurement highlights ongoing drought conditions along with frost events having a negative impact on crop development. Producers have steadily been working to…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Jim Costa, the event was held at California State University, Fresno. Drought conditions, ongoing labor challenges, and supply chain disruptions were consistent concerns highlighted throughout the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-08-22
…of Atrazine and the processing tomato industry showing resilience in the face of the most recent drought conditions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-07-22
…growers working to mitigate higher salinity levels related to drought and the West Coast Port Labor contract expiring. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-06-22
…Commission of California estimating a smaller crop this year and the state’s investments in drought relief for small farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…suffered losses from wildfire, drought, hurricanes, winter storms, and other natural disasters. Compensation provided in the six weeks since the ERP launched represents approximately 67 percent of the more than…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…have areas that are important to agriculture: money for SGMA compliance, money for conveyance, money for groundwater recharge,” Brown noted. “The $21 billion for climate change, drought, and water resilience…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
…and former president of the American Beekeeping Federation, Gene Brandi points out, drought means fewer flowers and that means less natural food for the honeybees. “We’re having a drought in…
Problems Continue for Honeybees
…So, we were able to get all of our ‘dead-outs’ filled and queen-right again.” Tomorrow, we’ll hear how drought around the nation is affecting honeybees. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
…organizations are calling for a more targeted approach to improving water supply availability. Amidst ongoing drought conditions, development of the Sites Reservoir Project continues to move forward. Subscribe to the…