…that keeps the natural water in and unwanted environmental factors out. “Global warming. Environmental change. You can call it what you want, but our environment is changing and that environment…
Snow Survey Shows Conditions Remain Below Average
…Water Resources. COURTESY: California Department of Water Resources The results from the snow survey recorded 29 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 10 inches, which is…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…provide a practical guide for growers to optimize water usage, combat diseases effectively, and adopt a holistic approach for sustained crop health. As almond orchards get closer to bloom, implementing…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
The California Water Commission has approved a white paper focusing on an overall water strategy to safeguard water supplies during future droughts. Approved on January 17, the document is a…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…communities, our team supports the implementation of practices that build soil health, use water more efficiently, and provide an alternative for manure management,” said Amber Butland, a TA Provider who…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-23-24
…of Water Resources approves ten more groundwater sustainability plans. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
California Snowpack Grows Significantly Since Beginning the New Year
…of the average for that time of year, with 2.5 inches of average snow water equivalent. The latest readings from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) put the statewide…
Ten More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
Groundwater sustainability plans for high and medium-priority groundwater basins have received determinations from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The final round of reviews required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
…around the country.” That’s because of the ag appropriations bill included in that package along with Energy-Water, Transportation-HUD, and Military Construction-VA. Lane says there are hoops for the bill to…
USDA Reopens Signup for Continuous CRP
…CRP is one of the best conservation tools we can provide producers and landowners.” He says, “Whether a producer wants to focus on water quality benefits or work with one…
Week in Review: Budget Impacts on Ag Incentives & Strength of U.S. Dollar Affecting Ag Exports
…been negatively impacting exports of American agricultural goods. The California State Water Resources Control Board is continuing an emergency regulation curtailing the Scott and Shasta rivers. Farmers in the Central…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…million allocation to the program. Another shift of $20.6 million to the GGRF for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program is also proposed, with funding delayed to 2024-25. Climate-smart…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
…(EPA) grants the state a waiver for implementing stricter regulations than the federal government or determines that a waiver is unnecessary. The regulation, effective since October 1, 2023, mandates zero-emission…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
Farmers in the Central Valley are being encouraged to apply for WaterSMART funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The WaterSMART program, a collaboration between the Bureau of…