Water
California water rights rules opposed by coalition
As California experiences wild swings in climate from drought to floods, critics of the state’s water rights system seek to overhaul rules that date back to California’s founding in 1850. Three water rights bills are... more »
Water, farm bill drive California food, ag summit
The outlook for California’s agricultural economy shows some signs of improvement after several years of supply-chain constraints, high input costs and a multiyear drought that forced farmers to fallow acres and remove orchards. The June... more »
Stone wool growing media supplier starts soilless growing campaign
To feed and treat the world’s expanding population, Grodan, a stone wool growing media provider, is starting a branding initiative to focus public and policymaking attention on sustainable, soilless growing. Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is... more »
New Purdue ag dean is water quality expert
Purdue has promoted one of its agriculture research deans who possesses expertise in water quality and pesticide spray drift to head its ag department. Bernie Engel has been named the Glenn W. Sample Dean of... more »
Georgia meeting scheduled for ag frost protection permits
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is considering frost protection groundwater withdrawal permits from the Floridan Aquifer in portions of the lower Flint River Basin (FRB) in southwest Georgia. The considerations include sub-area 4 where... more »
Supreme Court decision narrows WOTUS definition
The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) and areas regulated under the Clean Water Act. In a unanimous decision on May 25, the court limited the areas... more »
Irrigation, ag tech companies partner to help growers’ water needs
Two global irrigation and ag tech companies are partnering to provide growers better access to water management solutions. The partnership of Lindsay Corp. and Pessl Instruments is designed to improve water efficiencies and performance, according... more »
Pollinator Partnership adds third-party verified option to Bee Friendly Farming certification
As the world celebrated World Bee Day on May 20, Pollinator Partnership released a new third-party verification option for its Bee Friendly Farming Certification. The certification program is designed to encourage farmers and growers to... more »
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