…of water and weather challenges. There were more than 275 million pounds of avocados harvested in California last year, with record-high prices being reported. Sayer joked that a few more…
Tempered Expectations for Cotton Plantings Despite Improved Water Outlook
Cotton plantings over the past few years have been significantly impacted by drought conditions and constrained water supplies. Minimal water allocations have prevented many growers from taking advantage of some…
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
…stepped into the spotlight several years ago when he took on the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers over their Waters of the U.S. rule, under which he was cited…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
A legal challenge to the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has been filed by a coalition of agricultural and other business organizations. The WOTUS lawsuit has been…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
…paid for itself this year. We’ve had great infiltration of the water. So even though we had a little over five inches in 24 hours we were able to get…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
Even as California receives massive amounts of rainfall, rural communities are still experiencing drought impacts. The Sites Reservoir Project has recently received an additional $80 million through the Water Infrastructure…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…to water supplies. Several lawmakers are encouraging a more appropriate response to the abundance of water California has been receiving. Six members of Congress sent a letter to President Joe…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-13-23
…the Delta Drought Response pilot program, and Nor-Cal orchards dealing with standing water. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…a drought and flood emergency. California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth said that despite the storm systems, there is still a lot of variability in water supply conditions….
Week in Review: Cautious Optimism for Above Average Snowpack & Another New WOTUS Rule
…of the WOTUS rule announcement as a case involving the scope of the entire Clean Water Act is currently awaiting judgment from the U.S. Supreme Court. The LandFlex incentive program…
Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms
…“Sites will help ensure California has a reliable water supply in the face of prolonged drought uncertainty.” The reservoir project will increase water storage capacity in the state by 1.5…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
The LandFlex incentive program offers farmers financial support as part of the effort to address water availability. Producers in critically over drafted basins will have the opportunity to enroll in…
DWR ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After First 2023 Snow Survey
The first 2023 snow survey from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) demonstrated a strong start to the year. DWR reported that Phillips Station has a snow depth of…