…for practice incentives have risen from 20 percent to 50 percent, further encouraging continuous CRP practices. Water quality practices rates have increased from 10 percent to 20 percent for selected…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…take effect on January 1, 2024. Through the bill, the California Department of Water Resources is to provide actionable recommendations for additional opportunities to recharge groundwater basins. By prioritizing groundwater…
Week in Review: Tulare Ag Takes #1 Spot & New Report Recaps 2023 Water Year
…Water Resources highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom noted…
October Report Details Water Recharge Capacity for Water Year 2023
The October 2023 Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. Data collection…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…cover freeze, fire, hail, flood, irrigation water supply failure, and other causes. Similarly, kiwifruit producers in 12 California counties can insure against unforeseen weather perils, covering three varietal groups. In…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…will cover food safety, cost, soil improvement, water conservation, and pest control. The research seeks to understand the effects of ICLS on nitrogen availability and soil health, the control of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how California is preparing for more water recharge, the next steps in researching…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
In fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to make climate-smart investments totaling $3 billion. The allocation is being made courtesy of President Biden’s landmark Inflation…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
…equipment with updated, cleaner-burning technology. NRCS and Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart projects that help improve infrastructure, delivery, and application of water on farms are also being supported. Other activities that…
DWR Taking Public Comment on California Water Plan Update 2023
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the Public Review Draft of California Water Plan Update 2023. DWR indicates that the update promotes climate change adaptation, strengthens watershed…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…The overabundance of water has reservoirs full and has reinvigorated the groves after three years of extreme drought conditions.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…water conservation practices within formal demand management or system conservation programs. They also displayed a general aversion to water transfers as a solution to water shortages, except for temporary transfers…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can impact California’s economy, the fight over the Farm Bill…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-21-23
…water plan draft, highlights of the Farm Sector Income Forecast, and details on the upcoming Almond Industry Gatherings. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…