…a variety of benefits for orchard health. They can help to improve water infiltration in the soil. Cover crops can also assist with weed suppression. “They are going to be…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…observations have some relevance to weather, the water cycle, key things that are very important to the producers out there.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
Water allocations for both the State Water Project and Central Valley Project have been increased slightly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has instituted new protocols aimed at curtailing the spread…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom, with the support of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and other state agencies, signed into effect new developments for the California Water Plan which details water…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-29-24
…the latest water allocation, and sugar producers have an issue with USDA’s latest nutrition standards for school meals. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Disappointment in Central Valley Project Water Allocation Update
The Bureau of Reclamation announced a slight increase in the Central Valley Project (CVP) 2024 water supply allocation for south-of-Delta contractors and those in the Friant Division. South-of-Delta agricultural contractors…
Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…provide our specialty crop growers with opportunities for food safety research, workforce development and water supply innovation,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “To…
Week in Review: Central Valley Subbasin Gets Probation & New EPA Herbicide Strategy
The State Water Resources Control Board has made a significant decision regarding the Tulare Lake Subbasin. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled updates to its Herbicide Strategy, aiming to…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 04-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights concerns about EPA’s new herbicide strategy and another increase in water allocations for…
Another Increase to the State Water Project Allocation
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced another increase to the State Water Project allocation. Last month, DWR updated the allocation to 30 percent of requested supplies. The latest…
USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission of HPAI in Dairy Outbreak
…it the birds bathing in the water?” Raudabaugh noted. “These are all questions that have not been answered yet. So, guidance and directives will definitely be changing every single week…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…alternatives to address water management issues. Meanwhile, advocates emphasized the importance of protecting groundwater for drinking water and environmental justice. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…improving soil and organic matter, increasing water holding capacity, and improving yields over time. Another component of the almond industry’s environmental stewardship improvements relates to water. Turner pointed out that…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-10-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes details on the EPA’s new rules for a legally enforceable PFAS drinking water…