…increasing water infiltration and nutrient cycling. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for above average levels of precipitation for much of California and slightly lower temperatures for the coming fall…
Latest Climate Change Assessment Illustrates Farming Challenges of the Future
…silage in relation to water usage. Reducing milking herd sizes along with finding alternative feed sources may help overcome those challenges. Water shortage scenarios are expected to have a negative…
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…this and the water regulations that are coming, It’s no wonder California growers feel embattled on all sides. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and…
Agri View: Florida – Georgia Water War Goes On
Everett Griner talks about the continuing water war between Florida and Georgia in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us some of the history of the water battle between the states,…
Environmental Groups Seek Clean Water Language in Farm Bill
…“help address the challenges facing the nation’s drinking water supplies.” In a news release on the topic, the Environmental Working Group claims that America’s drinking water is under threat from…
Water Works: Diverse Opposition to the State Water Proposal
…While water rights and usage often pit the interests of agriculture against urban centers, the proposal put forth by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has resulted in a…
Your Trash May Benefit Your Garden
…Compost, and organic matter, in general, absorbs and holds a lot of moisture. It makes great mulch. And, that held water cuts down on our need to irrigate the garden…
Wildfire Inadvertently Provides New Research Opportunities
…water system,” Bailey noted. “There’s definitely some research projects that have been set back, where their plots have been burnt over.” Bailey expressed disappointment in the loss of ongoing projects…
Commodity Prices Have Landowners Searching for Additional Income
…of property, the company says they can increase their farm income through a managed hunting lease. The land normally needs some timber, some cropland, water sources such as a stream…
Water Works: Legislative Compromise in Works for California Water Concerns
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, a legislative compromise might be what is required to appease the State Water Resources Control Board in its efforts to improve…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…each basin’s groundwater sustainability plans have been finalized,” he states. “Without new surface water supplies, it seems inevitable that some farmland that currently relies on groundwater will need to be…
AFBF, Coalition Seek Reprieve from Order Reviving Flawed WOTUS Rule
…that delayed implementation of the flawed 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule. Without a stay, the court order has the effect of immediately reviving and implementing the controversial WOTUS rule…
Capitol Water Rally ‘Worth Your Fight’
…lifeblood that has built our communities and water rights are the foundation…everyone benefits from protecting our water,” Johansson noted. The water board will begin hearings on the plan starting on…
Rural Mainstreet Index Rises
…of recent trade skirmishes have begun to surface, weakening already anemic grain prices.” In reaction to weak farm commodity prices and income, almost one-third, or 31.0 percent, of bank CEOs…