CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation extended the application period for a new competitive grant program. An additional two weeks was provided to submit applications for the new Water Efficiency…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the DWR increasing the water allocations for SWP, the ACTIVATE 22 conference serves…
Winegrape Prices Not Keeping Pace with Rising Costs of Production
…over the past decade have been eye opening. Water, labor, and input costs have continually increased while growers struggle with relatively stagnate prices. Citing a specific example from the Lodi…
SWP Water Allocation Increased After December Storms
Last week the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced it will be increasing allocations for the State Water Project. In a press release, DWR Director Karla Nemeth said that December storms…
Week in Review: Trade War Impacts Tallied and Farmers Encouraged to Weigh-In on WOTUS
…officials on the process for reworking the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. A report was released recently detailing the first 18 months of implementing the Water Resilience Portfolio. Up…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…Navigable Waters Protection Rule that was implemented by the Trump Administration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed a new water rule back in December….
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…important for water, carbon and wildlife. The groundwork in this new strategy will begin in areas identified as being at the highest risk, based on community exposure. Additional high risk…
Week in Review: Water Year Starts Strong But More Storms Needed, Newsom’s Budget Addresses Drought
Storm systems that came through California over the past few weeks will need to continue in order to offset the state’s water storage deficit. Governor Gavin Newsom has released his…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…Secretary Karen Ross said continued investment in water resilience, particularly in areas of storage and deliver, is critical for preparing for future water needs. “California built its major water delivery…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
…(FSMA). The proposed rule, “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water,” falls under the purview of the Produce Safety Rule…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…almond industry. “This guide is really intended for growers to take control of their own future water supply reliability by giving them information about groundwater recharge and how it may…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…water recharge, $20 million for on farm water conservation, $10 million for technical assistance and drought relief for small farms and $250 million for drought contingency. “At a time when…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-12-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the terrific start to the water year but more…
VofV: When NASA and Farming Collide
…regulations and lack of water and labor) and what tech is on the horizon to solve those problems. Neill, who currently serves as general manager at Turlock Fruit Company, covers…