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Water Availability Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With snow and rain hitting California harder than the PNW this winter, University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass talks about how the state's water supply is looking as we head into spring.
Water Availability Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With snow and rain hitting California harder than the PNW this winter, University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass talks about how the state's water supply is looking as we head into spring.
WOTUS Rollback Likely Heads Toward a Dead End
California Ag Today
The future of WOTUS remains uncertain as the legislation sits between the two Chambers of Congress. The House of Representatives passed a resolution to overturn the Biden Administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule with a bipartisan vote of 227-198.
California Water Future and Weather-Related Crop Loss in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
Stakeholders gather in Sacramento to discuss California's water future, and weather-related crop losses in 2022 reach more than $21 billion according to American Farm Bureau estimates.
WOTUS Vote in House
Fruit Grower Report
The House of Representatives voted to repeal the controversial "Waters of the U.S." rule, and the Senate could follow suit this week.
WOTUS Repeal Vote Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was one of many who spoke out on the House floor in favor of a resolution to repeal the Biden Administration's WOTUS rules.
WOTUS Repeal Vote Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was one of many who spoke out on the House floor in favor of a resolution to repeal the Biden Administration's WOTUS rules.
California Water Retention and Global Food Costs Lower
The Agribusiness Update
California water officials talk over plans for protecting state's aquifers, and global food prices down for the 11th straight month.
Drought-Resistant Wheat Varieties and Ukrainian Soil Tainted
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis researchers are working to develop wheat varieties that can withstand drought and low water conditions, and the war appears to be poisoning Ukraine's famously fertile soil.
WOTUS Repeal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate may be poised to join the House of Representatives in passing a repeal of the EPA's controversial "Waters of the U.S." rule, even as the President threatens to veto the measure.
Growers Turning to Technology and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Growers are turning to technology more to streamline tasks, address labor shortages and increase water efficiency, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
California Water Allocations Up and FCC on Importance of AM Radio in EVs
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers can expect increased water allocations thanks to recent rain and snow, and FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington speaks out about the importance of including AM radios in new electric vehicles.
Georgia Joins Suit Against New WOTUS Rule and Cage-Free Egg Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia joins 23 other states in filing a lawsuit challenging EPA's new WOTUS Rule, and the transition to cage-free egg production will be more expensive and reduce profits.
Senate Buffer Bill
Fruit Grower Report
After the supposedly bipartisan buffer bill failed to make it out of committee, State Senator Keith Wagoner hopes his Voluntary Stewardship program expansion will help.
States File Lawsuit Against WOTUS and Farm Real Estate Values Remain Strong
The Agribusiness Update
24 State Attorneys General file a lawsuit against the Biden Administration's Waters of the U.S. Rule, and farm real estate values remain strong.
California Water Storage Scramble and Mexico Begins Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
With more snow and rain than they've seen in a few years, growers in California's San Joaquin Valley are scrambling to build water storage, and Mexico begins ban on some biotech corn from the U.S.
Riparian Buffer Bill
Fruit Grower Report
The newest version of the Riparian Buffer bill may not be perfect, but its sponsor, State Representative Joel Kretz says, it beats the heck out of last year's version.
Census of Agriculture Still Accepting and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA says they're still accepting 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaires, and gas prices drop for second straight week.
No Seed Potatoes No Food Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom County Seed Potato grower Scott Bedlington says a tone-deaf Olympia needs to stop adding unreasonable regulations or farmers will have no choice but to sell their land.