…than just helping clean the air we breathe and the water we drink. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
…what resources farmers may need to further protect the soil, water and related resources in their area,” NASS Pacific Regional Director Gary R. Keough said in a press release. NASS…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…right now is please just don’t do nothing. The tree doesn’t know that the market is what it is. It’s still going to look forward to sunshine and water and…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
Parameters of the Tulare Lake Subbasin probation are being put on hold for the next several weeks. Lawmakers are pushing back against federal agencies following a Supreme Court decision that…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-18-24
On today’s show: a judge issues a restraining order against the water board in SGMA implementation. Plus, the decline in almond production expectation meets an increase in shipments. Tune in…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The ruling has now suspended the enforcement of the subbasin’s probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). “What the restraining order…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…facilitate osmotic adjustment, allowing plants to better manage water uptake and retention. Compounds in seaweed extracts act as compatible osmolytes, prompting plants to produce their own compounds that enhance water…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
…to biological advancements and overcoming the challenges experienced from water, land, and application restrictions. “We really want growers to want to expand here, where we have so many God-given benefits…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…been a roadblock,” said Morgan. While biologicals present an opportunity for the development of new tools for growers, there are still a lot of questions. Impacts on water and soil…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…benefiting dairy farmers and almond growers. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) will receive $386,250,000 for groundwater projects and initiatives like LandFlex, which focuses on flood control and groundwater recharge….
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
The Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors in the Central Valley Project. Nut shipments showed varied trends in the month of May,…
Allocation Increased for CVP Ag Contractors South-of-Delta
…be able to provide an additional increase to south-of-Delta agricultural contractors.” The Westlands Water District welcomed the increase but criticized earlier low allocations, arguing they were unjustified despite favorable water…
Week in Review: Wildfires Create Concerns for Winegrapes & PAGA Reform Arrives
…and businesses, an agreement has been reached to reform the Private Attorney General Act. A recent report highlights the impact that cover crops have on water management in the Central…
Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans
…must be made readily visible and also available digitally for supervisors to reference. Key elements of any prevention plan include making water readily available, with adequate replenishment and replacement throughout…