Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the Kings County Water District removes itself from the Mid-Kings River GSA and…
Long-Term Drought Plan for the State Water Project
…water during high-flow events, exploring additional water storage opportunities statewide, and planning for drought salinity barriers in critical areas to protect water quality. Additionally, the plan advances Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the long-term drought plan for the state water project is published and USDA…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
…colonies — no mound movement. Should be applied at 1-1.5 lb. per acre. Available in 25 lb. bags No aquatic setback Can be used up to water’s edge To learn…
Weather Experts Voice Atlantic Hurricane Season Concerns
…Main Development Region at the surface, and warm waters at deep depths are all red flags for AccuWeather expert meteorologists. The minimum temperature threshold for tropical development is roughly 80…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-27-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, MOU agreements are signed to collaborate on California water issues and a recent…
Summer Food Safety
…step to serving summer foods safely is to start with clean hands. If no running water is available, use hand sanitizer or moist towelettes that contain at least 60 percent…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…to get the product to the markets that it needs to go to, all around the world.” Positive weather conditions during bloom and sufficient water supplies have helped crop projections…
Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs
…including reliable water supplies, climate change adaptation, earthquake preparedness, and improved water quality. “Twenty-seven million people rely on these surface water supplies that support a $2.3 trillion economy in California,”…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-20-24
…a cooperative approach being taken by some California water agencies. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… About the Author…
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
…California Department of Water Resources released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report showing a marked improvement after a strong water year in 2023. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public…
Water Year 2023 Provides Benefits to State’s Groundwater Supplies
The California Department of Water Resources released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report showing a marked improvement after a strong water year in 2023. The data show that California achieved…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
…state’s bearing almond acreage has declined for the first time in nearly 30 years. Governor Gavin Newsom signed into effect new developments for the California Water Plan which details water…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…can provide critical support in assisting producers to adopt practices like cover cropping and precision agriculture equipment, which capture carbon, improve water management, and enhance soil health. “Farmers and ranchers…