…abundance of snow last winter has helped bolster water storage. The latest data from DWR shows that most of the state’s major reservoirs currently sit well above the historical average….
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…about the day-to-day intricacies of operating a farm, farmworker safety standards and protection, automation, organic and conventional produce and more. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
Ten More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
…Act (SGMA) was announced for 17 submitted plans. Deputy Director of DWR’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Office, Paul Gosselin noted that the agency has met the required deadline for review of…
USDA Reopens Signup for Continuous CRP
…program from the Farm Service Agency provides ag producers and other landowners with conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments. It also includes the Conservation Reserve…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…several key adjustments in funding allocation for environmental and agricultural programs. Notably, the budget includes a $22.1 million provision to combat exotic fruit fly infestations and a $12.9 million reversion…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that it would delay its enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. Enforcement will not begin until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…County Farm Bureau President Ryan Walker expressed reservations, urging the board to reconsider the order due to its implications for due process and environmental review. Walked described the action as…
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…in a recent ARE Update from the University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics. The research, based on data from the National Agricultural Workers Survey, reveals a substantial reduction…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
…the grower’s toolbox signifies a crucial step toward addressing an age-old problem. While the research is still evolving and undergoing thorough checks for data quality, the implications are significant for…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…overwhelming for producers to understand which aspects of that data are valuable to their operation. The need for actionable data, information that will lead the farmer to make a change in…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
In a recent discussion on pest management challenges, Eric Morgan, VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, shed light on the evolving landscape of crop protection strategies. A…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
…Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and is now set to move forward with engineering, design, and permitting. “Today marks another significant milestone in our efforts to modernize state water infrastructure and…
Clean Truck Check Deadline Quickly Approaching
…in Phase 2. It requires that vehicles be entered into the CARB database by December 31 and an annual fee of $30 per vehicle be paid. The rule applies to…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
…coalition aims for collaborative discussions with the administration on regulatory relief and infrastructure investments to find mutually beneficial solutions that enhance the California economy and simultaneously address environmental concerns. Highlighted…
