…areas. Projects are aimed at addressing local natural resource concerns through the use of climate-smart agriculture and forestry approaches. Projects also help to identify and implement methods for quantifying, monitoring,…
Making Progress on Pheromone Lure for Leaffooted Bugs
Researchers have been looking into the development of an effective pheromone lure for leaffooted bugs. The effort has been part of a research project funded by the Almond Board of…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. As a result of the various storms, the Department of Water…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…energy efficiency and zero-emission renewable energy projects. All projects located in designated energy communities, along with projects submitted by eligible tribal entities are also eligible for a 50 percent cost…
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Water supply allocations have been increased significantly from the initial announcement…
Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation
Several storm systems have substantially increased the state’s snowpack. As a result, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing water allocations for the State Water Project (SWP). The last…
Almond Update: Grower’s Positive Experience with Groundwater Recharge
…they were using for the groundwater recharge project is strictly reliant on surface water. However, the data provided through the project will be significant for overall efforts to address groundwater…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
University of Notre Dame professors Dr. Brandon Ashfeld and Dr. Tengfei Luo and farmer J.P. LaBrucherie join the podcast this week; the trio is part of a research project focused…
Almond Update: Bringing Industry Together for NOW Neighborhood Management
…program is to allow smaller growers to more successfully participate in mating disruption approaches. A pilot project of the NOW Neighborhood Management program was completed in cooperation with Blue Diamond…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the southern SJV water resiliency project, the update on the almond bloom and…
California Chill Report: Getting the Most Out of Orchards with Low Chill
…research project has been evaluating materials to break dormancy in walnuts. Jarvis-Shean said that hydrogen cyanamide, marketed under Dormex, has demonstrated strong potential. “Dormex was just maybe three weeks ago…
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
…agricultural future. Culver’s longstanding relationship with FFA is part of its Thank You Farmers® Project, an initiative that aims to advocate for the positive impact of agriculture while investing in…
Initial CVP Allocations Announced and SWP Allocation Increased
Initial 2023 water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors are larger than in 2022. CVP allocations at this time last year were zero for both north and south-of-Delta contractors….
Executive Order to Keep More Water Supplies in the Delta
…for reservoir releases or diversion limitations in Central Valley Project or State Water Project facilities.” That effectively means the State Water Resources Control Board is no longer bound to requirements…