…Water District interim general manager Jose Gutierrez. “For farmers and our Westside communities who have dealt with drought, and a 0% allocation these past two years, being in a position…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-28-23
…pest pressure emphasizing the need for research funding and the DWR announces the members on its Interagency Drought Task Force team. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation
…water users. “California continues to experience weather whiplash, going from extreme drought to at least 19 atmospheric rivers since late December. It really demonstrates that in times of plenty, we…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-23-23
…attributes of GRN3 rootstock in the Madera trails, the latest Almonds Update episode and what’s currently considered drought in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…because we were just coming off some pretty short feed years with the drought. Then a lot of the bagged silage and replacement hay has been lost as well,” Raudabaugh…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…faced widespread drought in the highest, D4 – exceptional, drought category. This has shifted the categories of crops most impacted compared to last year, including a much higher value of…
Current Snowpack Rivals Largest on Record in California
…precipitation that California has received in the recent days, combined with the nine atmospheric rivers during December and January have really helped ease some of those drought impacts in different…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-02-23
…large scale mating disruption for NOW and GRN2 rootstock showing promise for drought resiliency in Madera trial. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…help respond to water and land management challenges. “Record breaking drought and exhausted water supplies are hurting agricultural operations and entire communities,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a news…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…ground currently would still be four million tons,” said Bitter. HIGHER PRICES WITH LOW CRUSH NUMBERS The continued lower-than-average numbers come as a result of adverse weather events. Ongoing drought…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a new pesticide reporting tool called CASPIR, drought impacts on vigorous rootstocks and…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…state is not taking advantage of the opportunities when they present themselves. “We have an amazing resource in this state, with the water supply. Even in drought years. Yet, we’re…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…most arid landscapes. Assistance delivered through these water-related strategies also helps build resilience to climate-change impacts such as droughts, wildfires and floods. Many of the resilience-focused activities and systems are…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-01-23
…assessing storm damage, the impact of drought being more reversible than flooding in pistachios, and the importance of almond industry meetings for growers and developers. Tune in to the show…