…projects across 18,450 acres, where Delta farmers tried various water conservation methods, like crop changes, reduced irrigation, and creating bird habitats by flooding fields. Key findings include that water savings…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of $400 million to help support at least 18 irrigation districts in the West. Districts across various states, including Idaho,…
Almond Matters: Ant Management Approaches with Harvest Around the Corner
…baits when used correctly. Coordinating bait applications with irrigation will help to ensure efficacy. Burkdoll recommends allowing two to three days between irrigation cycles to make an application when the…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that are popular among organic as well as traditional producers. This includes cover crops, integrated pest management, drip irrigation, high tunnels and rotational…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
…and weeds without synthetic fumigants, ASD involves applying easily digestible carbon sources like rice bran, covering the soil to limit oxygen, and initiating a fermentation process through drip irrigation. A…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…supports up to 40 million acre-feet of storage, where a principal emphasis will be placed on improving groundwater recharge and minimizing the burdens of permitting irrigation practices. Nemeth said that…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a pistachio grower highlighting the importance of preplant irrigation for cover crops, and…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
Watering crops with Irrigation system By kinek00/DepositPhotos image Where the world’s farms are located has shifted over time per a recent USDA study on trends of global agricultural production over…
Bureau of Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…increased from 75 percent to 100 percent of their contract total. South-of-Delta contractors also saw modest increases. Irrigation water service and repayment contractors will receive 35 percent, while Municipal and…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-18-24
…Irrigation District, and Tom Orvis, the governmental affairs director for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and board member with the Oakdale Irrigation District. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…provided by irrigation districts. INTERNATIONAL MARKET International competitors in Egypt, South Africa, China, and other countries are taking away the demand for California citrus, and these competitors are meeting the…
Initial Water Allocation is Good News for Many CVP Contractors
…an estimate of water available for delivery to CVP water users and reflect current reservoir storage, precipitation, and snowpack in the Sierra Nevada. Irrigation water service and repayment contractors north-of-Delta…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
As almond orchards gear up for bloom, BASF Tech Service Representative Jessica Samler underscores the critical importance of proper irrigation and disease management during this crucial phase. Samler emphasizes, “Proper…