A new program aims to address groundwater depletion in California through incentivizing Managed Aquifer Recharge. A study by UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley researchers, published in Nature Water, introduces…
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
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First Major Water Storage Project in Over a Decade Moving Forward
The recent approval of the B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project marks a significant improvement to California’s water storage capacity. This major project, greenlit as part of President…
Confirmed Finds of Carpophilus Truncatus in Almonds and Pistachios
A new beetle for California growers to be aware of, Carpophilus truncatus, has been identified in both almond and pistachio orchards. Australia has been dealing with the pest in almonds…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
A grower referendum is underway that would improve flexibility for the Almond Board of California (ABC). Ballots are currently being sent out and the deadline for votes is November 20….
El Niño, Winter Weather, and Impacts on Agriculture
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AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights California representatives urging Congress to take action on Turkey raising tariffs on U.S….
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…resubmit their plans. “DWR is committed to supporting these local agencies as we work towards the common goal of protecting California’s groundwater infrastructure, which is critical to a resilient water…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
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Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…on American producers. “Such a hike offers other countries such as Australia, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Iran an unjustified competitive advantage over US almonds in the Turkish market,” the lawmakers wrote….
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. That marks a one percent increase from the previous…
Trends in Agricultural Land Ownership
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New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
…get sick,” said Newsom. “We’re making it known that the health and wellbeing of workers and their families is of the utmost importance for California’s future.” While the primary objective…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…programs. Producers can apply starting October 31, 2023, with pre-filled applications sent to eligible individuals, although receipt does not confirm eligibility. Track 2, a revenue-based certification program, targets eligible producers…