…Net-Zero. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-09-21
…agreements related to water management, and insight on California cotton. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…of this bipartisan infrastructure bill. The inclusion of $8 billion dedicated to addressing critical water supply needs will provide significant benefits for family farmers and rural communities across the West…
Week in Review: Water Board Raises Fees & Water Pumping Rules Reevaluated
The State Water Resources Control Board recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. California has entered into a new strategic partnership with the U.S….
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…was down due to a lack of water. Cropping decisions in areas with no surface water deliveries and restricted pumping caused many growers to prioritize permanent crops in lieu of…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Concerned by New Operating Plan for Water Projects
Several lawmakers and agricultural organizations have expressed concern regarding a new joint operating plan for California water projects. The environmental review process is being reinitiated for operating procedures for the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-02-21
…improve water sustainability in farming, and reports on agtech advancements and coming events. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on the latest fee increases from the State Water Resources Control Board,…
Despite Objections, State Water Board Votes to Increase Fees
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) recently voted to further increase fees related to water quality and water rights. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA),…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…crucial for the United States to achieve net zero emissions and address long-standing barriers to entry for socially disadvantaged producers.” The lawmakers point to a recent report which demonstrates the…
Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
…reinitiation of consultation on its Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. All of the major agricultural headlines can be found directly in your inbox by…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-22-21
…the beginning of the 2022 water year, and biological approaches to pest management in vegetables. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
…the soil. Pumpkins are made of up to 90 percent water, so give your vines plenty of moisture, especially during hot summer weather. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of…
Federal Officials Seek Review of Water Management Plans
…Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and the California Cattle Council, Aubrey Bettencourt explained what that means for water…