…Central Valley. A lot of the work over winter is focused on getting the almond orchards prepared for the next season. Gemperle said that in planning ahead, they are cleaning…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-15-22
…Marketing Order, and details on the Water Commission’s final 2022 State Water Project briefing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
…in water use efficiency; a 25% reduction in energy use; a 21% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; a 78% reduction in soil loss, and positive Soil Conservation Index for 70% of growers….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-11-22
…San Joaquin Water Blueprint and No-Till November details. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…be sharing their experiences with deficit irrigation approaches and the lessons they have learned in managing orchards with limited water supplies. Registration for the 2022 Almond Conference is available now….
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn…
Agronomic Minute: ‘Wild Ride’ for Grape Growers in 2022
…came through, some growers were having to choose between splitting water for frost protection or to make sure that their vines got sufficient water,” said Driver. “When we moved throughout…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…had probably $500 million to $1 billion more in productivity if it wasn’t for the water situation that we found ourselves in. But our farmers are innovators, they find ways…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the San Joaquin valley water blueprint moving forward to the next phase, staying…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…farms. Fire hazard reduction vegetation management is also supported through EQIP, along with the National Water Quality Initiative to improve water quality in the Calleguas Creek and Salt River watersheds….
Mississippi River Water Levels Remain at Near-Record Low
Low water levels continue to lead to shipping problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Justin Wilkens on Unsplash The Mississippi River has 27 U.S. Geological…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
The State Water Resources Control Board has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. Agricultural organizations have expressed appreciation for the recent debt relief…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-28-22
…Bargrada bug issues, details on an upcoming nitrogen and irrigation management introductory course and the increased state water board fees. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has moved forward with a proposal to further increase water fees for several programs. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association…