Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers grower investments in water infrastructure that are paying off this year, legislative action…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…snow which vastly improved the water situation, at least for now, and for shipping logistics that continue to improve,” said Waycott. “The perseverance of California’s almond farmers is admirable as…
Permitting Reform Legislation to Benefit Sites Reservoir
Sites Reservoir is one of the projects that will directly benefit from recent reforms to permitting requirements for water and energy infrastructure projects. The Sites Project Authority commended Governor Gavin…
Week in Review: Winegrapes Benefit from Winter Weather & Tulare Lake Starting to Recede
…region, state officials announced that the lake’s water levels have begun to recede. The House Agriculture Committee recently announced the creation of the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group, to focus…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…in significant methane emission reductions, making California a national and international leader in supporting on-farm livestock methane reductions using climate-smart agricultural management approaches and other environmental benefits, including improved water…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…points out that there are still several inches of snow water content in the Sierras. The report also shows that farmers in the Central Valley have been busy with the…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…in 66,692 acre-feet of water diverted away from Tulare Lake. Actions included executive orders and pre-emptive water management strategies. Favorable weather conditions up until now have helped keep floodwaters manageable….
What’s Next for Biden’s WOTUS Rule?
Questions linger as federal officials try to rework the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated that it will update the WOTUS rule…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers keeping a close on eye almond markets with a smaller crop projected, water…
Bureau of Reclamation Supports Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley
The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley and the California Water Institute (CWI) will be getting additional financial support from the Bureau of Reclamation. In a step towards sustainable…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…were made in response to the escalating competition for water. The guide, aimed at farmers, emphasizes the efficiency of drip and microsprinkler systems while emphasizing the need for careful management…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers inflationary impacts on the almond demand, potential water bills, upcoming Farm Bill deadline,…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…irrigation source for local agriculture. Building on the recently completed Echo Water Project — a state-funded, $1.7 billion upgrade to the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant that equips it to produce wastewater to…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…this water year where there’s so much water available, we’ve set up some ponding basins and we’re trying to do more recharge there.” The efforts are especially important for Woolf,…