Questions were presented to the panel during the Fresno Grizzlies Water Forum. The first question was presented to Congressman Costa. For farmers who are looking for a reliable service water supply, …
AgNeTVideo: Interview With Zeev Barylka, Director of Marketing Netafim USA
Zeev Barylka, Director of Marketing Netafim USA, discusses their sponsorship of the Grizzlies Water Forum and why the water and drought issues are important to Netafim. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …
Almond Harvest Expectations
In Specialty Crop news, it’s harvest season for many commodities in California and some are worried about the affect the drought has had on this crop. Several commodity experts believe …
EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology released maps today of waters and wetlands the Environmental Protection Agency has to-date refrained from making public. After multiple requests, the Agency …
Drought Lessons from a Sheep Rancher
(From UC Davis) While a severe drought continues to devastate California agriculture, one sheep rancher in Oroville has found a centuries-old solution at the bottom of his wood stove — …
Water and the California Farmer – Don Cameron
(by Conor O’Brien, Special Assistant, CDFA) “Water and the California Farmer” is a discussion of water in agriculture – Ag’s share of total water use, and the innovative conservation measures …
Water Forum August 29 in Fresno
People from around the state are invited to a water forum this week. It’s being held in Fresno, and will feature several speakers. Sabrina Hill has more information. Sponsored ContentBeef …
Pros and Cons of Early Harvest
Crop harvest continues to be early this year across the board. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen says Fresno County is following suit when it comes to early …
California Water Level “Alarming”
New numbers on the amount of water in California reservoirs continue to point to a critical situation. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Water Bond Measure Passes; CFBF Says it Gives CA a Chance to Reverse ‘Pattern of Neglect’
Late Wednesday evening, the state Legislature passed a rewritten water bond. The California Farm Bureau says it brings the state a step closer to improving its water future. Sponsored ContentBeef …
Drought Effects Will Show in Early Crop Year
The early crop this year will begin to show the effect of the drought and there is bound to be significant changes. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman talks with Ryan Jacobsen …
Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
By Jeffrey Mount and Jay Lund, UC Davis, and Emma Freeman, PPIC Water in California is shared across three main sectors. Statewide, average water use is roughly 50% environmental, 40% …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress on implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law nearly six months ago on …
Counties Busy with Drought Meetings
Like many counties in the state, Kern has been busy with meetings addressing multiple aspects of the drought situation. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …