…foe to Californians, it should be acknowledged that this will be the first drought in the era of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), with the circumstances intensified and the…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
…studies have shown the tremendous impact that targeted grazing can have on reducing fuel loads. Daley explained that active land management practices like prescribed burning can also be an important…
UC Davis Offering E-Learning Sessions on Production Ag Water
…topics including risks associated with production ag water, best practices for water management, treatment options, and updates on the Produce Safety Rule water testing requirements. Registration for the online series…
Almond Matters: Lack of Rain Affecting Preemergent Efficacy
…issues than usual, Burkdoll notes that it’s all part of the overall cycle of addressing weed pressures. “Some people call it ‘weed control,’ I call it ‘weed management’ because basically…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
…change research into their management strategies. The projects include an evaluation of a new method for boosting soil health and promoting recovery of burned ecosystems. Another project being supported through…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
…and invests in sustainable groundwater management.” The drought relief package includes $1 billion for recovery efforts related to COVID to assist community water systems, ratepayers, and public utilities. Another $600…
Bids Being Accepted for TEFAP Fresh Produce Packages
…on April 27. Bids for the program must be submitted through Web-Based Supply Chain Management System and are due May 7. Acceptances will be announced by May 18 and deliveries…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
…implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 is being described as an important first step for getting farmers more involved in viable carbon…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…conservation approaches to improve soil health. Program priorities for On-Farm Trials include climate-smart ag solutions, soil health demonstration trials, irrigation water management, and management technology and strategies. The overall purpose…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…of a wide range of disease in almonds such as anthracnose, Alternaria, brown rot, Rhizopus hull rot and scab. Better resistance management In addition to its mode of action, PH-D…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding funding support for six projects to address the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). A total of $26 million in…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…and once a citrus tree is infected, it will die. Since the first tree was identified with HLB in California back in 2012, state officials from the Citrus Pest &…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…the California Irrigation Management Information System. Other growers have opted to install sensors in their own orchards to get more fine-tuned data. “Some people use both, some people don’t use…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
Assembly Bill 350 seeks to help farmers and ranchers navigate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA assistance bill would provide funding for technical support for…