Efforts to replenish groundwater in California’s San Joaquin Valley have surged under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Significant progress was reported in 2023, following a comprehensive survey of local water…
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
…to pumping restrictions and fines within the Tulare Lake Subbasin, Wade noted that from a Sustainable Groundwater Management Act perspective, “progress is being made in getting plans done, approved and…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm…
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is leading an action against the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The legal challenge…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…generation of farmers, who often struggle to finance start-up costs and repay loans within the first year of operation,” Policy Specialist for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Billy Hackett said…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…can use and at what levels to still be able to access that market,” Taylor continued. “And then the 5th project which is not tied to MRL’s will target sustainable…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…with a diverse set of stakeholders.” The Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative includes projects such as the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, MRL Regional Harmonization, and Import MRL Guideline Implementation in…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…planning.” The updated plan provides objectives to improving watersheds, natural and artificial water infrastructure through ecosystem restoration, and closing the gaps of inequity between communities. Other imperatives include learning sustainable…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
Aircraft agricultural aviation AN-2. The spraying of fertilizers and pesticides on crops. By Leonid_Eremeychuk/DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…can become a more effective tool for promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating climate change. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes industry calls for full funding of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program…
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Fuel nozzle filling up aircraft, refueling jet fuel in an aircraft wing. By NadaK2/DepositPhotos image The global race is on for existing and prospective sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Those words…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…in the knowledge gap and decision-making process for producers. The funding will ensure that AFT can continue its mission of preserving land for exclusive agricultural use through a sustainable and…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…concerns with subsidence linked to groundwater pumping. It marks the first instance of such state intervention under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The decision comes after a hearing and…