…increase the allocation now and provide more water to local water agencies,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “These storms made clear the importance of our efforts…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers representative Duarte on WOTUS, details on the ACTIVE 23 conference, and the storms…
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
…is continuing to assess damages related to the storms that came through the state. Ventura County avocado grower Chris Sayer described 2022 as a “banner year” for their operation at…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry is continuing to assess damages related to the storms that came through the state. The California Strawberry Commission (CSC)…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
Several storms that California has experienced are adding moisture to the ground and bringing more fog events than in previous winters. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano,…
Almond Matters: Early Bloom Period This Year?
…and everybody wakes up.” In anticipation of the bloom period, growers will be paying close attention to weather forecasts in the coming weeks. California has seen multiple series of storms…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-16-23
…of the LandFlex program enrollment, and a SoCal producer saw wind damage and flooding after recent storms. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom seeking action in response to the recent storms. “We ask you to maximize pumping of stormwater and unregulated flows in the Delta to the…
DWR ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ After First 2023 Snow Survey
…of the woods quite yet,” said de Guzman. “No single storm event will end the drought. We’ll need consecutive storms month after month after month of above average rain, snow,…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Next Season with Winter Programs
…for navel orangeworm control and other pests as well.” Growers have been having to work around the much-needed rain storms that have come through California over the past few months….
Winter Storm Brings Rain and Snow, But Drought Concerns Remain
…start to the season so far. “We have now seen almost a foot of water equivalency accumulate in the mountains. That’s all storms that have happened since October 1,” said…
Initial Water Allocation for SWP Higher Than Last Year
…ground. The water situation in California appears dire, despite the few rainstorms that swept through the state. As of December 1, many of California’s major reservoirs are sitting at approximately…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…suffered losses from wildfire, drought, hurricanes, winter storms, and other natural disasters. Compensation provided in the six weeks since the ERP launched represents approximately 67 percent of the more than…