…their unique resource concerns.” Over $100 million is available for various conservation initiatives, including air and water quality improvements, wildlife habitat creation, and water infrastructure enhancements. Key programs include the…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…Cotton crops are facing severe setbacks, as the storm uprooted plants and caused significant defoliation. Additionally, fruit orchards experienced major losses, with fallen trees and damaged infrastructure hampering recovery efforts….
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
…climate resilience measures, adopting new trucking appointment systems, and developing standardized cargo data. Key stakeholders from the ports praised the funding, emphasizing its role in modernizing infrastructure, improving efficiency, and…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
Fire ant infestations pose a significant threat to people, pets and in production agriculture’s productivity and crop quality. From the damage they do to infrastructure including equipment, groves and pastures,…
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
…be effective in managing weeds, providing rice farmers with new opportunities for further herbicide diversification. The Department of the Interior announced additional funding to help support water infrastructure in California….
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,…
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
…challenges remain, particularly in clarifying water diversion rules, improving infrastructure, and securing adequate funding. The survey underscored missed opportunities totaling approximately 3.9 million acre-feet, emphasizing the need for continued strategic…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show features information about additional federal funding for California water infrastructure and how economic opportunities…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…farmers face, such as establishing financial management systems, increasing soil fertility, and building business infrastructure. The legislation is being supported by groups including the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy,…
Long-Term Drought Plan for the State Water Project
…ensuring continued access to a clean, reliable water supply in the future.” Key elements of the plan include modernizing infrastructure through the Delta Conveyance Project to capture and store more…
Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs
…for the Delta Conveyance Project, showing that the infrastructure modernization project would generate nearly $38 billion in benefits. For every dollar spent, $2.20 in benefits would be generated in areas…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…organic industry’s reliance on imports, lower cost barriers for businesses transitioning to organic, and address crucial infrastructure needs. Together, these resources ensure small and mid-sized producers can gain access to…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
…and fence repair costs, according to economists. The initial loss estimates span from February through mid-March. Other estimates include $68.7 million lost in ranch infrastructure, fences, barns, corrals, well pump…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…that build upon environmental infrastructure such as rivers and streams connected to over 1,000 miles of canals, improving water quality and flow. The plan says that California surface water infrastructure…