…ranchers are committed to ensuring clean water and investing in a sustainable future,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “By rejecting these two petitions that sought to directly attack animal…
FARMER Funding Applications Due August 31
…in the following air quality districts are eligible for funding through the Shared Allocation Pool: Amador County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Calaveras…
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
…yield, added Penn However, phosphorus that leaves agricultural fields in runoff or drainage water can accumulate in bodies of surface water, like rivers and lakes, compromising their quality and triggering…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
The Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Westside GSP) has officially been approved by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). A recommendation of approval had been announced back in March….
Executive Order Expedites Levee Repair and Prepares for the Next Wet Season
…incorporating a range of conditions that will utilize the existing regulatory expertise of entities including the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Water Resources, and the Water Boards….
Week in Review: Quarantine Established for New Pest & Citrus Forecast Declines
…for growers. The Department of Water Resources recently announced the approval of additional groundwater sustainability plans. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox…
New Study Highlights Increased Production Costs for Processing Tomatoes
…reflects several cost increases in multiple areas of production. Water costs incorporated as part of the study increased 84 percent in the last six years to $120 per acre-foot. Overall…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce the loss of wildlife habitat. “This year’s record-breaking Grassland CRP signup demonstrates the continued success and value of…
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…projects are expected to create at least 1.7 million acre-feet of additional water storage capacity. “Water is essential to every community – for feeding families, growing crops, powering agricultural businesses…
Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans Now Totals 40
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently announced the approval of additional groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs). Ten plans were approved for non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Approval was given to the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-25-23
…industry, and the cost to transition to zero-emission trucks. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
The Department of Water Resources has awarded nearly $17 million through its LandFlex Program. Three groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) will be receiving the funding through the second phase of the…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…domestic food assistance programs. The Almond Alliance announced that the purchase is being made through an award solicitation for Section 32. “The USDA’s efforts to secure this significant almond allocation…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…the SWAT Act while touring the Crossroads Blueberry Farm in West Olive, Michigan. Farm owner Luke DeHaan talked about how the pest affects his business. “The stores have zero tolerance…