…to harvest before then. And, when it’s a few inches tall. Water cress requires wet growing conditions, which may prove difficult in drought-prone areas. Cress prefers to be planted next…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…increased periods of drought and farmers have lower margins for error, she shares the steps needed for adopting more tech on the farm to create a more productive and sustainable…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-04-22
…economic impact of the current drought, introducing livestock as part of a cover cropping system, and details on California Women for Agriculture and its upcoming statewide meeting. Tune in to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-03-22
…solutions in the fresh produce industry, and data from the latest snow survey suggests a third year of drought conditions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Latest Snow Survey Suggests Third Year of Drought Conditions
…continue on into the third year of this ongoing drought.” The next snow survey of the current water year is tentatively scheduled for March 30. About the Author Brian German…
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
…especially problematic last year. Lambsquarter seemed to be somewhat more drought tolerant and tougher to kill with contact materials last year. “Using a preemergent to try to get ahead of…
Supply Chain Issues Creating Cash Flow Problems for Almond Producers
…pace and payment is received. Farmers rely on those pool payments as lifeline for keeping their operations running. “Land payments still exist. It’s going to be a drought year; water…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-22-22
…infrastructures projects and the DWR creating a new website for users to access statewide water information amidst a drought. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Almond Update: Tips for Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency
Irrigation efficiency becomes even more important in times of drought and increasing costs of other inputs. Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education for the Almond Board of California, Tom…
Week in Review: Water Year Starts Strong But More Storms Needed, Newsom’s Budget Addresses Drought
…$213 billion 2022-23 state budget proposal that includes significant investment in measures to address drought impacts. If inefficiencies at California ports persist, it could create significant long-term consequences for agricultural…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…water policy guidelines. “We’ve made solid progress building drought and flood resilience across the state in the last 18 months,” Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot said in a press…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…water recharge, $20 million for on farm water conservation, $10 million for technical assistance and drought relief for small farms and $250 million for drought contingency. “At a time when…
‘Terrific’ Start to Water Year, More Needed to Offset Water Storage Deficit
…like the ones that recently covered California are becoming more common, as are longer periods of drought conditions. Wade expects overall weather patterns to fluctuate between extremely dry and extremely…
A Look at Western Water Reservoir Levels
Western states welcomed wet weather bringing rain to dry, drought stricken areas. The end of the year storms also placed snow in the Sierra Nevada and other Pacific Northwest mountain…