…State Water Resources Control Board from collecting groundwater pumping data or charging extraction fees in the Tulare Lake Subbasin. Originally issued on July 15, the TRO now remains in effect…
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
…environment. Additionally, the General CRP has enrolled 200,000 acres this year, targeting less productive farmland to improve water quality, prevent erosion, and support wildlife. The Continuous CRP, which accepts offers…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, an ag summit exploring the coexistence of water users in California next week. Tune in for these…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…trucking,” he said. With regard to groundwater regulations, cattlemen are finding themselves beholden to sustainability agency fees for grazing land. “They’re de minimis extractors in trying to water their cattle,”…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…to best use these private contributions to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with things like carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat improvement, and protecting water sources. NRCS wants ideas on how…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…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…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
A recent report from RaboResearch highlights several challenges impacting the global walnut market. The industry is slowing down due to challenges like drought, strict water regulations, high costs, logistics issues,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, farm groups express appreciation for additional funding to support water conservation and NRCS…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…risk, however, water remains a consistently changing issue. For most growers, adapting to limitations in availability and increasing costs of water requires addressing several questions. “How do we take the…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 08-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, water management in the Central Valley, and progress on efforts to address greenhouse…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA is providing $400 million to support water management in the west,…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “We want to scale up the tools available to keep farmers farming, while also voluntarily conserving water and expanding markets for water-saving commodities.”…
Week in Review: Proposed Changes to CVP & Slow Month for Nut Shipments
The Bureau of Reclamation is hosting a series of events to garner public feedback about the future of water management projects. Nut shipments have remained strong throughout the year, despite…
Reclamation Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to CVP Operation
The Bureau of Reclamation is hosting a series of events to garner public feedback about the future of water management projects. The community is being asked to weigh-in regarding the…