The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental…
Disappointment in Biden Veto of WOTUS Resolution
President Joe Biden vetoed the Congressional effort to overturn the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The bipartisan Congressional Review Act joint resolution had been approved by both houses…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…past 15 years, feed use dropped 15 percent. Land use also dropped 26 percent, greenhouse gas emissions decreased 17 percent, and water use dropped 10 percent. “Over the past 15…
VofV: Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, on how Agtech Bolsters Ag Labor
…produce agriculture to reach a bright and exciting future. LeMay shares his thoughts about the two biggest challenges that fresh fruit farmers in California face: labor and water. “Transition is…
Record-Breaking Snowpack Brings Additional Flood Risk
…a snow water equivalent of 54 inches. The April 3 survey results reflected 221 percent of the average for that location. Manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-04-23
…snowpack as one of the largest ever, water quality considerations from abundant flooding, and the resources available to those impacted by the storm and flooding damage. Tune in to the…
Biden Encouraged to Follow Congressional Approval of WOTUS Repeal
Several organizations representing agricultural interests have expressed appreciation for the Congressional effort to overturn the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The Congressional Review Act joint resolution…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. As a result of the various storms, the Department of Water…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…energy efficiency and zero-emission renewable energy projects. All projects located in designated energy communities, along with projects submitted by eligible tribal entities are also eligible for a 50 percent cost…
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Water supply allocations have been increased significantly from the initial announcement…
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
…water also causes seeds that have been dormant for a while in the soil to germinate,” Burkdoll noted. ”With the potential for weed germination if you didn’t get a preemergent…
Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation
Several storm systems have substantially increased the state’s snowpack. As a result, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is increasing water allocations for the State Water Project (SWP). The last…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-24-23
…Matters episode by Valent U.S.A., funding hopes for SJV water blueprint priorities and trends in California ag production based on the Census of Ag data. Tune in to the show…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the needs for updating the definition of ‘rural’ in federal programs, water stress…