Water
California Farm Bureau president responds to Central Valley Project announcement
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced Feb. 23 that it anticipates zero water allocations this year from the Central Valley Project, likely marking the second straight year that California farmers and ranchers will be denied... more »
Retired cranberry bog restorations pursued in New England
Cranberry farming was once a prominent industry in southeastern Massachusetts. Today, however, the cranberry industry is shifting to other areas of the U. S. and Canada. Many New England cranberry bogs are retiring, and efforts are... more »
California agencies working to sustain groundwater
A new era of groundwater management in California continues to take shape as local agencies develop and implement plans that identify how they intend to achieve groundwater sustainability goals over the next 20 years. "The... more »
Subsidence seen in California water year 2021; slower than previous droughts
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released new satellite-based data that show subsidence – or the sinking of the land surface due to excessive groundwater pumping – continues in the state. DWR has intensified statewide subsidence... more »
Economic impact of irrigation equipment, services industry pegged
A new study measured the economic impact of the irrigation industry in the United States in 2020 and found that it has been growing by 2% per year since 2010. It also found the industry... more »
MDARD, NASDA webinar set on proposed changes to ag water rule
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) will host a North Central Region webinar to discuss the recently released U.S. Food and Drug... more »
World Ag Expo Top-10 New Product award goes to Rain Bird
Rain Bird, an agricultural irrigation solutions company, has received a World Ag Expo Top-10 New Product award and will be hosting a seminar on efficient water use during the 2022 event. In its interactive booth... more »
Improved nitrogen fertilization, irrigation practices sought in California
The California Department of Food And Agriculture (CDFA) has received $2 million from the USDA for a research consortium to implement a demonstration and outreach approach to help farmers improve nitrogen fertilization and irrigation practices.... more »
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