Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers reactions to the Bay Delta staff report, drought coverage, opening more trade options…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…The overabundance of water has reservoirs full and has reinvigorated the groves after three years of extreme drought conditions.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…the Colorado River System Conservation Pilot Program, a drought-response effort by the Upper Colorado River Commission. In terms of potential solutions, the majority of survey participants were hesitant to adopt…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…aims to explicitly address drought resilience within the program’s scope. That would be achieved by amending policy declarations to include drought as a key natural resource concern. The legislation allows…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
The California walnut industry is poised for a turnaround in 2023. Industry optimism follows a string of challenging years marked by drought, poor returns for growers, COVID-related market disruptions, supply…
Report Reflects Continued Stress on U.S. Honeybee Colonies
…with the bees? Chris Hiatt, president of the American Honey Producers Association, thinks there are multiple causes. “Varroa Mite passing viruses, way less forage, climate change with drought,” Hiatt said….
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…deliver reliable and safe drinking water and build resiliency for communities most impacted by drought.” The San Luis and Delta-Mendota Authority has been awarded $10 million. Funding is aimed at…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…to continue grazing practices while addressing conservation concerns. Enrolled acreage helps to sequester carbon in vegetation and soil, and bolster resilience to drought and wildfire. “This year’s Grassland CRP signup…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…heavy winter rainfall totals and leeching out some of the undesirables in the soils that you tend to accumulate after years of drought.” The expectation is for an average season…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…The cost of 2 pounds of ground beef rose 4% to $11.54. Several factors influence the increases. Drought conditions have increased the cost of feed and reduced the number of…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
…the larger Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the program. “Currently, the drought CREP…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. “It’s the kind of project we need more of to help buffer against drought and build California’s resilience to weather whiplash. I’m grateful to the…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…the above-average rainfall, Woolf said they have re-engaged some fields that were going to be fallowed. The expectation had been continued drought conditions. Drip systems in those fields have now…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
…District.” While initially designed with drought in mind, the program is also proving valuable with flood protection efforts. LandFlex is providing farmers with incentive options to help facilitate groundwater recharge…