On Thursday morning the Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed its second 2020 snow survey which revealed a snowpack that is nearly on pace for the historical average for this …
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
It is doubtful that the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule will provide any benefits to California’s farmers and ranchers. Because of the rules that the State Water Board established last …
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
New federal rules to protect navigable waters promise to provide the certainty farmers and ranchers need to maintain agricultural production and enhance the land under their care, the California Farm …
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has now been clearly defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The new WOTUS rule …
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
The California water resilience portfolio draft has now been released and is available for public comment. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California …
First 2020 Snow Survey Bodes Well for the Year Ahead
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first 2020 snow survey at Phillips Station, providing a positive outlook for the months ahead. After a slow start to the 2020 …
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
The development of California’s water portfolio continues to progress. A presentation at the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture highlighted the priorities for establishing …
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were …
Feds Get Involved in Fixing Friant-Kern Canal
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is looking for input from the public related to plans to repair a 33-mile stretch of the Friant-Kern Canal. The waterway has lost approximately 60 …
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
The concept of a more cooperative approach to water management has been gaining more and more support after initial skepticism earlier in the year. It appears that state officials are …
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its draft Environmental Impact Report for the long-term operations of the State Water Project (SWP). The announcement was made at the …
Improving Nutrient Management in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association recently held their annual Nutrient Management Conference where attendees heard two …
Another Increase in Irrigated Lands Regulatory Fees
Agricultural water users should be preparing themselves for even higher water bills after another fee increase related to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP). The underlying purpose for the program …
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing focused on realizing the conservation benefits of precision agriculture. Vice President and General Manager of TerraNova Ranch, Don Cameron spoke to the …