…statewide emergency will not create more water, it would increase the flexibility for water transfers and deliveries. “We know that the stroke of a pen on a declaration doesn’t solve…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…water demand and weeds. The Agricultural and Land-Based Training Association will be piloting an ag plastics recycling program, with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking small-scale producers. UC Davis will be developing…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
…Bonds. Several water agencies have expressed support for the plan including the East Valley Water District, Westlands Water District, and the Association of California Water Agencies. The drought relief package…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…don’t have herbicides to control weedy rice, this would be a way to do it. Or again, we have a lot of herbicide-resistant weeds, specifically some of our watergrass species,…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. The California Farm Water Coalition has pointed out that…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…water, while supporting the health and resiliency of their operations for the future. Conservation Innovations Grants are an important tool in the development of new and innovative technologies and systems…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…on the upper surface of leaves and brown spores on the bottom. To combat both Alternaria leaf spot and rust, a fungicide should be applied preventively before the first signs…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…million for the Pasajero Groundwater Recharge Project. The SGMA projects include the construction of 60 wells in Fresno County to use stormwater to replenish diminished groundwater aquifers. Three projects will…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, precision irrigation systems have helped growers make the most out of available water supplies. Water-use efficiency is even more important when…
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
…“He also authorized the State Water Board to initiate emergency rulemaking to exercise the curtailment of water rights. That’s a big deal. People really did not want to see that…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…rates to provide more flexibility in rate adjustments. Payment rates for certain practices to benefit water quality have been raised from 10 to 20 percent. Practice Incentive payments have also…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Farm Water Coalition detailing how water cuts…
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
…rain has had on water supplies throughout California. Listen to the radio report below. California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag About the Author Brian German…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
Assembly Bill 350 seeks to help farmers and ranchers navigate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA assistance bill would provide funding for technical support for…