…with the bees? Chris Hiatt, president of the American Honey Producers Association, thinks there are multiple causes. “Varroa Mite passing viruses, way less forage, climate change with drought,” Hiatt said….
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…deliver reliable and safe drinking water and build resiliency for communities most impacted by drought.” The San Luis and Delta-Mendota Authority has been awarded $10 million. Funding is aimed at…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…to continue grazing practices while addressing conservation concerns. Enrolled acreage helps to sequester carbon in vegetation and soil, and bolster resilience to drought and wildfire. “This year’s Grassland CRP signup…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…heavy winter rainfall totals and leeching out some of the undesirables in the soils that you tend to accumulate after years of drought.” The expectation is for an average season…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…The cost of 2 pounds of ground beef rose 4% to $11.54. Several factors influence the increases. Drought conditions have increased the cost of feed and reduced the number of…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
…the larger Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the program. “Currently, the drought CREP…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. “It’s the kind of project we need more of to help buffer against drought and build California’s resilience to weather whiplash. I’m grateful to the…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…the above-average rainfall, Woolf said they have re-engaged some fields that were going to be fallowed. The expectation had been continued drought conditions. Drip systems in those fields have now…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
…District.” While initially designed with drought in mind, the program is also proving valuable with flood protection efforts. LandFlex is providing farmers with incentive options to help facilitate groundwater recharge…
State Auditor Points Out Inadequacies with California Water Management
…during drought periods. “We determined that DWR has made only limited progress in accounting for the effects of climate change in its forecasts of the water supply and in its…
May Revision of California Budget Boosts Flood Control Support
…already proposed back in January. The bolstered flood response funding includes increased support for the California Small Agricultural Business Drought Relief Grant Program. The program would be expanded in scope…
VofV: CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong Talks Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
…role and initiatives to support California agriculture on key points like sustainable pest management, water (whether drought or flood), supply chain difficulties and an aging workforce. This episode of the…
Rice Planting Gets Late Start with Wet Spring
…percent water allocation for the majority of growers, it should be a much better picture this year. However, the years of drought have taken a toll on other agricultural businesses…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s state of drought, U.C. Davis leading the world rankings in Veterinary science…