Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the positive experiences with groundwater recharge in almond orchards, annual California ag stats…
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…
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
More than 400 organizations affirmed the support of the pesticide regulatory system under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA, in a letter to lawmakers this week. The…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-15-23
…aimed at educating industry members on what is expected and Newsom issuing an executive order to use flood water for groundwater recharge. Tune in to the show for these news…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
…cereal crop can be the most effective in minimizing the amount of nitrogen moving down into the groundwater. If adoption increases, it could put more strain on seed supplies. Brennan…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
…in relation to flood management and groundwater recharge. The suspension of certain permitting requirements will allow for more groundwater recharge on agricultural lands. However, there are certain limitations to capturing…
Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
…Department of Water Resources has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…than 350 independent businesses. The first round of awards prioritizes projects that can have a more immediate impact. “I know that increased costs for fertilizer and other inputs have put…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy, these programs develop sources of clean energy and power, biomass systems and high-value biobased products from agricultural…
DAIRY PRIDE Act Reintroduced to Address Labeling of Dairy Alternatives
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act in the Senate on February 28. The move comes on the heels of a recent U.S. Food and Drug…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…installing buffer strips, or implementing ecologically-based pest management approaches are all considered CSP enhancements. CSP practices can also help producers to improve soil health and protect water quality. Other activities…
Almond Update: Staying Efficient with Nitrogen Plans
…also do it in May and June.” The resources from ABC can serve as a framework for nitrogen management. However, individual management plans should be developed to address particular orchard…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
…on using technology to make desalination a sustainable water solution for all areas of American life, including agriculture. It’s no secret that desalination is a much-studied and debated topic that…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…of $2.9 billion in damages to cotton. More than half of the agricultural losses were effectively protected under existing risk management programs with the remainder highlighting the importance of inclusive…