…to be tenuous. California’s wet water year could have some sizable implications when it comes to groundwater levels. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation confirmed that pesticide use in the…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…the increased water allocation. Strong runoff conditions have also allowed for additional water to be made available for those that can store water, including through groundwater recharge. Reservoir storage on…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-20-23
…water storage, and a California woman selected to represent the state’s pork producers on a national level. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Visits Central Valley Agribusinesses
…industry experts on state and federal issues, pollinator health and the value of pollinators, as well as an update on California water concerns. The first day of the trip ended…
‘Interesting to See’ How Wet Season Impacts Groundwater Basins
California’s wet water year could have some sizable implications when it comes to groundwater levels. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said it will take some…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…convert its 30-year-old water distribution system into a resilient and autonomous clean energy system running off of 100 solar panels and reducing the CO2 output of the community by 31…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
…the Biden administration’s “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule from taking effect in 24 states. Combined with a previous ruling in the Southern District of Texas, 26 states across the…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental…
Disappointment in Biden Veto of WOTUS Resolution
President Joe Biden vetoed the Congressional effort to overturn the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The bipartisan Congressional Review Act joint resolution had been approved by both houses…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…past 15 years, feed use dropped 15 percent. Land use also dropped 26 percent, greenhouse gas emissions decreased 17 percent, and water use dropped 10 percent. “Over the past 15…
VofV: Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, on how Agtech Bolsters Ag Labor
…produce agriculture to reach a bright and exciting future. LeMay shares his thoughts about the two biggest challenges that fresh fruit farmers in California face: labor and water. “Transition is…
Record-Breaking Snowpack Brings Additional Flood Risk
…a snow water equivalent of 54 inches. The April 3 survey results reflected 221 percent of the average for that location. Manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-04-23
…snowpack as one of the largest ever, water quality considerations from abundant flooding, and the resources available to those impacted by the storm and flooding damage. Tune in to the…
Biden Encouraged to Follow Congressional Approval of WOTUS Repeal
Several organizations representing agricultural interests have expressed appreciation for the Congressional effort to overturn the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The Congressional Review Act joint resolution…