The Bureau of Reclamation has announced initial water supply allocations for the Central Valley Project (CVP) for the 2024 water year. Many CVP contractors are starting out with an initial…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
…provides funding for emergency measures, covering up to 75 percent of construction costs with local contributions in cash or in-kind services. Eligible projects include addressing debris-clogged waterways, unstable streambanks, erosion-threatening…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…Initiatives such as the Vulnerable Species Pilot project were proposed, aiming to shield species particularly vulnerable to pesticides. However, stakeholders raised apprehensions regarding the feasibility of these strategies. In response,…
California Chill Report: Dormex Shows Value in High Chill Years
A multi-year research project evaluating the use of Dormex in pistachio orchards indicates the material holds value in years with adequate chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research…
California Chill Report: Enhancing Pistachio Yield Through Bloom Synchronization
…ago. Since then, Khezri has been involved in a multi-year project evaluating the potential of Dormex applications. The data has shown that application timing, measured in chill portions (CP), is…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…the California Legislature for their ongoing support, the Healthy Soils Program has awarded more than $105 million to fund more than 1,500 projects over its lifetime, resulting in a combined…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…Reclamation and NRCS, aims to support conservation practices for soil moisture management, improved irrigation efficiency, and water resource conservation. Over $2.3 million is available for three new projects in California….
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…Danelle Seymour leads a $6.8 million project breeding HLB-resistant rootstocks, collaborating with USDA’s Kim Bowman. Another project, led by Chandrika Ramadugu with $3.28 million in funding, aims to develop HLB-resistant…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
…their ratepayers.” DWR reports that California is projected to lose 10 percent of its water supply by 2040 due to increasing heat and drier conditions. The Delta Conveyance Project plays…
Week in Review: Role of Organic Production in Regenerative Ag & Successes of Ag Incentive Programs
Founder of Abundant Harvest Organics, Vernon Peterson shared his thoughts on regenerative agriculture at the Organic Grower Summit in Salinas. A Final Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This initiative, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a…
Week in Review: First Water Allocations Announced & New Leadership at California Farm Bureau
The Department of Water Resources has announced the initial water allocation for the State Water Project. The California Farm Bureau Federation has elected Shannon Douglass, a diversified farmer from Glenn…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…as part of an effort to increase the value of pheromone mating disruption. The funding supports a three-year project to deploy the natural pest control method near impaired waterways in…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
A ten percent initial allocation has been issued for the State Water Project. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) made the announcement on December 1. The SWP is a critical…