…overabundance of water has reservoirs full and has reinvigorated the groves after three years of extreme drought conditions.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…water conservation practices within formal demand management or system conservation programs. They also displayed a general aversion to water transfers as a solution to water shortages, except for temporary transfers…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can impact California’s economy, the fight over the Farm Bill…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-21-23
…water plan draft, highlights of the Farm Sector Income Forecast, and details on the upcoming Almond Industry Gatherings. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can be problematic for the state’s economy, WTO reform, Farm…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-18-23
…water rights and groundwater regulation, and the potential threat of opening the U.S. up to Egyptian citrus. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-15-23
…the sugar policy and SB 389 focusing on checking water rights users. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…mapping tool identifies disadvantaged communities that face burdens in the categories of climate, energy, health, housing including nature deprivation, legacy pollution, transportation, water and wastewater, workforce development, as well as…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…distinct projects aimed at improving various aspects of groundwater management. These initiatives will focus on enhancing groundwater monitoring, boosting water use efficiency, facilitating groundwater recharge, promoting the use of recycled…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…producers. Funding priorities have been identified as irrigation water management technologies, nutrient management, grazing lands, feed management and enteric methane reduction, and soil health demonstration trials. Grant awards will range…
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
…but with favorable factors such as record-high tomato prices and ample water availability, contracted acreage experienced substantial growth. Harvest activities got off to a slower start than usual, commencing in…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…12 months. The program’s coverage encompasses freeze, fire, hail, flood, and the failure of irrigation water supply resulting from unavoidable, naturally occurring incidents. Producers using recognized Freeze Protection methods can…
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
…than energy drinks, flavored water, juices and soft drinks with Gen Z consumers. Dairy Management Inc. partnered with Chartwells K12, a food management company that serves more than two million…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The action comes after the U.S….