…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…seed they need for revegetation and restoration projects. Native plant communities are nature-based solutions that provide essential environmental benefits, such as buffering against extreme weather, improving soil health and water,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss President Trump’s recent executive order on California water, aimed at aiding…
Trump Rekindles Debate Over Small, Endangered Fish in California
…has rekindled a debate over a small, endangered fish in California by issuing an Executive Order titled “Putting People Over Fish,” aiming to redirect water from northern to southern California….
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
…benefits. Those benefits include improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, reduced soil erosion and sedimentation or improved or created wildlife habitat. EQIP provides cost share assistance…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…environmental benefits, including improved water quality and soil health. The interim rule includes guidelines on the following: Biofuel feedstock crops and entities in the biofuel supply chain; Quantification of farm-level…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
…maintaining, or updating food safety plans, certification fees, microbiological testing, soil amendments, water, and training. Payments are calculated for each eligible cost category. Producers are urged to act promptly to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
…Water Conservation District, providing technical assistance and funding to farmers to help in their soil stewardship. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
…from a cover crop in addition to helping honeybees,” Lewis explained. Cover crops improve soil compaction and water infiltration, making them a win-win for both growers and pollinators. The session…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…and the need for future agricultural professionals. Ming emphasized the importance of water analysis and the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on land values. The chapter also…
Western Snowpack Gives Insight into Water Supplies
DepositPhotos image The first outlook of Western Mountain snowpack for the new year gives some insight to potential water supplies for the region’s farm irrigators and municipalities this Spring and…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…Pressing Concern One of Gray’s top priorities is tackling California’s enduring water challenges. He underscored the critical role water plays in supporting agriculture and communities in his district. “It’s the…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…the broader implications of wildfires for California’s agricultural sector, detailing the effects on crops, livestock, and water resources. The hosts emphasize the need for better wildfire management and agricultural practices,…
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
…to control the weeds on their operations. This technology can lead to improved herbicide resistance management, reduced herbicide use, better soil health, and improved water quality downstream. The project, which…