…pumping and when to increase water flow. Water agencies support the idea of voluntary agreements and believe it will be a critical component of meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act plans. In February,…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
…again serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has recently been released. Farmworker groups are…
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
https://www.youtube.com/embed/J3OpKdz5er0 The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has recently been released. The bilingual SGMA video series is available on…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…fish and urban residents,” Johansson said, noting Sasaki’s recent work on Sonoma County implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “Tito’s reach and influence has extended beyond Sonoma County,” Johansson…
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
…groundwater recharge, and to provide benefits to wildlife. “Sucking more water from the Delta is not the solution to California’s water supply challenges,” said senior policy advocate for Friends of…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants
Applications are being accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) grants. The final proposal solicitation package has been released for the Proposition 68 SGM Grant Program. A total of $26 million is…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-23-20
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting recent trade wins and details on how to apply for Sustainable Groundwater Management grants. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-23-20
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting recent trade wins and details on how to apply for Sustainable Groundwater Management grants now accepting applications. Tune into the show for these news stories,…
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…information plays an instrumental role in developing more precise irrigation schedules. “At local scales, in basins that have been seeing declines in groundwater levels. ET data can help communities work…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…has established guidelines for groundwater budgeting, the OpenET tool will provide critical information that can assist with balancing groundwater supplies. The OpenET application is expected to be available to the…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
…less leeching of nitrates to groundwater,” said Ashley Boren, CEO of Sustainable Conservation. “It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions I think by up to 90 percent that are related to…
Week in Review: HLB Solution in Sight? Ag Avoids Some Legislative Challenges
…has been made available to help promote a better understanding of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Bilingual SGMA Video Series to Foster Better Understanding
…to SGMA, why the legislation was passed, and issues to avoid. The second video presents information about local water management under SGMA and how Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are creating Groundwater…
Almond Update: CASP Benefits Handlers’ and Growers’ Sustainability
…of the product and possible cost savings, Hicks said CASP could increase your sustainability, especially with increased reporting from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Listen to Hick’s full interview. Almond…