…agricultural technologies, such as autonomous vineyard equipment and robotics, to address labor challenges and improve efficiency. The last segment goes over ‘hot button’ ag issues and headline news including water…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…for farmers and lenders. Additionally, they covered a $280 million grant from the USDA to Texas farmers affected by water delivery shortages due to Mexico’s failure to meet its obligations…
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
…Water Assessment Workshops Lessons Learned from Recent Pre Harvest Agricultural Water Outreach Produce Safety Alliance During this webinar, PSA shared lessons learned during recent Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Outreach efforts, including…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…million investment in California’s water future, including an additional $134 million. The Sites Reservoir project near Maxwell, California, will store 1.5 million acre-feet of water, benefiting irrigation and wildlife. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: Longest River in the U. S.
…and carries a comparable volume of water. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
The Stretch Run for Western Mountain Snowpack Season
DepositPhotos image How do Western mountains look regarding snowpack accumulations and potential Spring and Summer water supplies with season’s end approaching? Rod Bain reports. The Stretch Run for Western Mountain…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…sustainable growing. The segment then shifted to the Salton Sea’s accelerated shoreline retreat due to water management changes, posing health risks from polluted dust. Between 2002 and 2017, the retreat…
EPA to Revise Waters of the U.S. Rule
…the cost of doing business in communities across the country while protecting the nation’s navigable waters from pollution. EPA notes that given the U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision in Sackett v….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…water allocation, up from 15% last year. The importance of specialized knowledge in water management and the challenges of aging infrastructure were highlighted. The segment concluded with a discussion on…
FPAA Preparing for the 2025 Spring Policy Summit
Major topics include Trade, USMCA, Social Responsibility, Ag Water Rule and more Image courtesy of: Fresh Produce Association of the Americas The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is preparing…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-04-25
…agricultural topics including the Commodity Classic, Prop 12, water issues, and evolving consumer trends. The show wraps up by exploring the complexities of state versus federal legislation in agriculture. Listen…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-25-25
…issues like over-drafted sub-basins, subsidence, and the complexities of developing effective groundwater management plans. They highlight the difficulties faced by local water managers and the necessity of including agricultural professionals…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…while high sodium levels in irrigation water can reduce potassium uptake, potentially leading to leaf burn and crop injury. Regular soil testing helps identify these issues, allowing for more precise…
American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins
…water in Nevada, including control of floodwaters and water storage. She advocated conservation as a flood remedy, proposing a succession of dams to conserve the water for irrigation purposes and…