…first in a series of workshops aimed at helping tree nut growers prepare for upcoming federal water safety rules. The Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Regional Workshop focused on the Food Safety…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and high water prices, which should be $15,000-$20,000 per acre but are $32,000-$42,000, are significant factors. The highest agricultural land values remain in Kern County…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…livestock and residents. In the last segment of the Ag Net News Hour, Lorrie and Nick discussed Project Nexus, California’s first solar covered canal, which generates electricity while conserving water….
Late Season Western Mountain Snowpack Boost
Active weather of recent weeks has provided additional inches of snowpack on Western mountain ranges needed as part of regional Spring and Summer water supplies. Rod Bain talks with USDA…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…a clean and efficient way – all before those seeds can be sold to farmers. Many aspects of this seed research, development, and production cannot be relocated.” “We continue to…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…agriculture news, focusing on weather and drought concerns. California is experiencing better rainfall and snowpack levels, but faces water storage issues. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12…
Study Aimed at Streamlining Food Safety and Water Quality
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Water Resources Control Board, in collaboration have released an update on a regulatory alignment study…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…political and environmental challenges in California’s water management, emphasizing the need for increased water supply and reduced red tape. The hosts stressed the importance of supporting farmers and the potential…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…agriculture’s global competitiveness, and improve air, water, soil, and wildlife habitats. “NACD’s 3,000 local conservation districts are instrumental in delivering NRCS programs, and we look forward to working closely with…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
…Clean Energy initiatives. Recipients will have 30 days to review and voluntarily revise their project plans to align with the “Unleashing American Energy Executive Order.” This process allows rural electric…
2025 California Tomato Season Commenced with Optimism
…of over 1.4 billion tomato plants. California’s water reserves are favorable, with the snowpack at 85% and reservoirs at 118% of average. The US Bureau of Reclamation has increased water…
Impact of the Clean Water Act on Landowners
By egonzitter/DepositPhotos image Today’s report looks at the impact of the Clean Water Act on landowners since 1972 and the changes in the definition of “Waters of the US” under…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-31-25
…brought up the impact of recent storms on California’s water allocation, with the Department of Water Resources increasing water to state projects to 40%. Nick criticized the 40% allocation, noting…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss the Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act…