…dying trees from years of drought in the past, or just insect-caused mortality in trees, then we have a situation where the wildfires can really proliferate.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…can help plants resist abiotic stress—such as drought, heat, and salinity—by boosting their natural defense mechanisms. This resistance is crucial for maintaining crop productivity under challenging growing conditions, which are…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…867, known as the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 which will be voted on in the November General Election. If approved,…
Allocation Increased for CVP Ag Contractors South-of-Delta
…conditions and the end of the drought. Allison Febbo, Westlands’ General Manager, emphasized the need for improved water management transparency and collaboration among regulatory agencies. “We need a more collaborative…
Additional Federal Funding for California Water Infrastructure
…a total of $8.3 billion over five years through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help support a variety of water infrastructure projects. “As drought conditions continue to grip the West,…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…15 days after the final planting date. For drought-related prevented planting, the area must have insufficient moisture and meet specific drought intensity levels. Farmers with perennial forage crop acreage can…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
…it is not an application itself. It covers losses not addressed by other FSA programs, including those from drought, blizzards, disease, and wildfires. The tool simplifies the application process by…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…Specialty Crop Exports Initiative (ASCE) is now accepting applications. The California Department of Water Resources has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project. Stay informed…
Long-Term Drought Plan for the State Water Project
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project (SWP). This plan addresses the potential impacts of future droughts…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the long-term drought plan for the state water project is published and USDA…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…aquifers also act as water regulators during dry years, Nemeth said. During drought periods, groundwater reliance increases to 60 percent of all water use, making it the most valuable defense…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
As part of the efforts to address the ongoing drought impacts on the Colorado River System, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation has unveiled a final plan outlined…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…as our ongoing commitment to increase drought resiliency in California and across the West.” The Sites Reservoir aims to bolster water supplies across California while also supporting native wildlife during…
First Phase of AEM Survey Project to Map Groundwater Supplies Gets Completed
…level.” Requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act make recharge projects a vital component of drought mitigation strategies. AEM survey data will reportedly facilitate expedited project development to ensure that…