There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. The California Farm Water Coalition has pointed out that…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering President Biden nominating a California ag professional for a…
Report Shows Agriculture Has An Economic Impact of Nearly $7 Trillion
…industry makes possible. The economic impact study shows that one-fifth of the nation’s economy and one-quarter of American jobs are linked to the food and agriculture sectors in some fashion….
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…take place through the six grant awards. “California’s current drought conditions following a second consecutive dry year speak to the importance of managing our groundwater for long-term reliability,” DWR Director…
CA, AZ Opt-in to Incentivize Fruits and Veggies Through WIC
…California and Arizona are part of that group. Arizona is running the increase from May through August while California is running it from June through September. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…save California’s citrus industry. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program is an initiative funded by California citrus growers and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture dedicated…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-29-21
…products with almonds, how California is preparing for a possible third dry year with actions today, and a study that found a correlation between vegetable and fruit consumption and sleep….
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…California experiences drought conditions. The use of sensor technology and smarter irrigation systems have helped the industry become more sustainable in its water use. While many orchards have historically used…
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. Many areas of California are also experiencing drought conditions…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including details for California Citrus Mutual’s scholarship, this year’s reduced…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Farm Water Coalition detailing how water cuts…
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) has detailed how limited water supplies are affecting agricultural production. Dry conditions in California have resulted in a decline in acreage of several crops…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…may not understand exactly what their current utilization may be on their property or what the potential could be,” said Katie Patterson, AFT California Policy Manager. “By having AB 350…
Week in Review: Limited Drought Action Taken and Potential Help Coming for Valley Canals
…moving forward. General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, will officially begin to be implemented. Last week California lawmakers enacted a budget…