…15 days after the final planting date. For drought-related prevented planting, the area must have insufficient moisture and meet specific drought intensity levels. Farmers with perennial forage crop acreage can…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
…it is not an application itself. It covers losses not addressed by other FSA programs, including those from drought, blizzards, disease, and wildfires. The tool simplifies the application process by…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…Specialty Crop Exports Initiative (ASCE) is now accepting applications. The California Department of Water Resources has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project. Stay informed…
Long-Term Drought Plan for the State Water Project
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project (SWP). This plan addresses the potential impacts of future droughts…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the long-term drought plan for the state water project is published and USDA…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…aquifers also act as water regulators during dry years, Nemeth said. During drought periods, groundwater reliance increases to 60 percent of all water use, making it the most valuable defense…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
As part of the efforts to address the ongoing drought impacts on the Colorado River System, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation has unveiled a final plan outlined…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…as our ongoing commitment to increase drought resiliency in California and across the West.” The Sites Reservoir aims to bolster water supplies across California while also supporting native wildlife during…
First Phase of AEM Survey Project to Map Groundwater Supplies Gets Completed
…level.” Requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act make recharge projects a vital component of drought mitigation strategies. AEM survey data will reportedly facilitate expedited project development to ensure that…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…“importance” and “viability of this program,” Bettencourt said. She also proposed “exploring diversity and more applications of the program,” particularly in an emergency, such as flood or drought, as “emergency…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
…Assistance Act and the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act have played pivotal roles in providing financial support to producers affected by wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, and other eligible disasters. Enrollment for…
Snow Survey Shows Conditions Remain Below Average
…average rainfall combined with below average snowpack, which is also referred to as a ‘snow drought.’” Although snow conditions are trending lower than average, water storage levels continue to remain…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…across the state to become more drought-resilient, there’s more we need to do to prepare for the next drought, whenever it comes.” The document highlights the need for scaling up…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…for drought relief to small farms. There is also a shift of $24 million from the General Fund to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) intended for the Livestock Methane…