…same will not provide relief from severe drought— but Sites Reservoir is a new source of drought year water that will provide tangible benefits to California’s environment, people and farms,”…
Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill
…many notable items important to U.S. farmers and ranchers. The bill includes $3.7 billion in disaster funding for crop and livestock losses due to drought and other problems in 2022….
DWR ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After First 2023 Snow Survey
…of the woods quite yet,” said de Guzman. “No single storm event will end the drought. We’ll need consecutive storms month after month after month of above average rain, snow,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts on rural communities when drought prevents production, reasons for the almond…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage Drops Amidst Challenges
…that’s certainly the trend. Which we’ve seen historically when we have lower pricing back to the grower and obviously the drought conditions.” Information for the estimate comes from advanced remote…
VofV: Netafim’s President and CEO Mike Hemman Discusses How Growers Can Respond to California’s Record Drought
…and long-term strategies for adapting to the nuanced water needs growers have amid the ongoing California drought. “I think that the opportunity to deliver water in a more efficient manner…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 12-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers drought impacts on California rice and the Sacramento Valley, staying vigilant against nematodes…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…drought relief piece which is paid per acre-foot of saved water through evapotranspiration technology,” said Raudabaugh. “The second piece is to incentivize the farmer – we’re calling it a transition…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-19-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the last-minute introduction of a farm labor bill, the immediate drought relief component…
Winter Storm Brings Rain and Snow, But Drought Concerns Remain
A winter storm that came through much of California last week brought a significant amount of rain and snow to many areas of the state. The latest storm system arrived…
NSP Announces Winners in its Sorghum Yield Contest
…While the drought had a significant impact on many sorghum growers, Meeker says they’re very proud of the results. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-09-22
…address the western drought and conservation priorities, balancing agronomics and the rising cost of fertilizer, and seeing the benefits of whole orchard recycling in almonds. Tune in to the show…
Initial Water Allocation for SWP Higher Than Last Year
…State Water Project (SWP). Last year at this time, the initial allocation was zero percent. State officials are preparing for a fourth dry year and a continuation of drought conditions….