Category: Water
New WOTUS rule expected by end of 2025 following listening sessions
A final Waters of the United States rule is expected by the end of 2025. Learn what is expected to be included in the new rule.
The quest for an aquifer alternative
Project aims to replace deep well irrigation in the Columbia Basin
Water stewardship crucial to growers’ operations
Farm sustainability is more than a drop in a bucket
A Yuma County coalition shares the importance of agricultural water in Colorado River Basin
The Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition and Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association share the importance of agricultural water allocations.
Water Woes in Idaho
Drought is complicating the Idaho Water Agreement, putting senior and junior water rights holders at odds
Hearing raises concerns about impact of WOTUS rule
House hearing raises concerns about revised WOTUS definition, which goes into effect next month.
Tracing the potato’s path
Soiltech sensor gets planted, harvested and stored just like a potato
USDA-NRCS releases May Idaho water report
Even with April rains and an addition to snowpack, the water situation hasn’t changed and growers are advised to restrict water use.
FDA seeks comments on produce safety water rule revision
Grower comments and interactions with industry helped the FDA make the changes in this revision of Subpart E.
Western Growers reacts to infrastructure bill passage in House
In response to the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the House, Western Growers’ Dave Puglia issued the following statement.