…from implementing full field sanitation activities. Kelley explained that the two tropical storms in late summer “caused product to stay out in the field a lot longer than it normally…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…functional, it would be at an estimated 80 percent capacity based on 2023 flows and storms in early 2024. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
California Snowpack Less Than Half of What it Was This Time Last Year
…Even with recent storms in February, the California snowpack is still less than half of what it was at this time last year. However, Reising noted significant improvements to the…
Slight Increase in SWP Allocation, But Still Behind Last Year
…allocation is based on conditions up to February 1. DWR notes that the forecasted SWP allocation will be revised in March and will incorporate hydrology data from recent storms. SWC…
Initial Water Allocation is Good News for Many CVP Contractors
…has been a slow start to the 2024 water year, recent storms have brought the Sierra Nevada snowpack up to nearly average. The initial water supply allocations are based on…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
California growers dealing with flood damage from storms this year have assistance opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding support for farmers and ranchers is being made…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., bloom preparation is underway as growers contend with continued rainstorms. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said…
Snow Survey Shows Conditions Remain Below Average
The second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station highlighted a lack of snow for the current water year. “Even though the storms during January slightly helped out our…
California Snowpack Grows Significantly Since Beginning the New Year
…average. While the recent storms in January have helped to strengthen the snowpack in California, it is still a far cry from the beginning of 2023. Last year at this…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…history disease issues. Despite drier weather conditions compared to the previous year, Burkdoll highlighted the potential benefits of the way storms are moving through California for making applications. Most of…
Almond Matters: Orchard Preparations for Almond Bloom
…from several storms that have come through California provides optimal conditions for applications. Hydrated trees will allow materials to stay where they are supposed to be. Listen to the report…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
…individuals during the storms of January 2023. The recent three-year drought period and extreme weather fluctuations underscore the urgency of upgrading the state’s 60-year-old State Water Project infrastructure, ill-equipped for…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…to damages from storms that occurred between December 2022 and April 2023. Every California county has been approved for the program due to severe storms and flooding. Approved ECP applicants…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…for operations that dumped milk as a result of disaster events including wildfires, winter storms, excessive heat, freeze, floods, and hurricanes. Impacts of smoke exposure also qualify producers for the…