The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released it’s latest water and climate update which shows a a big difference in snowpack totals from a year ago. Sponsored ContentBeef on …
State Water Project Allocation Boosted
With winter storms slowly boosting water supply, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water delivery estimate for most recipients from 10 percent of requests for the calendar year, …
Favorable Western Snow-pack Build Up Continues
Moderate storms this week will add to the snow-pack totals along the Pacific Coast states. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut …
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
Governor Brown’s proposed budget for 2016-2017 would provide a total of $485 million to CDFA for its mission to promote and protect agriculture, including appropriations for invasive species programs, food …
Ca. Drought Effects Could Linger Long After Drought Declared “Over”
Californians will be feeling the effects of the drought for a long time, even if the drought itself is declared “broken”. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and …
California Ag Faring Well Considering Drought
California agriculture as a whole is doing pretty well considering how hard the drought has hit the industry and that’s proven by the talk at conferences around the state. Sponsored …
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
New maps from the National Academy of Sciences show canopy water loss for California forests from 2011 to 2015. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change Issues at January 5th Meeting The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss climate change issues at …
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
According to the California Department of Water Resources, snowpack totals are above normal for the first time since 2012; however, experts caution that this good news needs to continue to …
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $44 million in funding to Arizona and Nevada for investment in statewide improvements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of …
California Drought Always a Possibility
A California drought will always be a possibility and it’s truly amazing what the state produces agriculturally with its climate challenges. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. Sponsored …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris: “The historic COP21 deal supports a better-nourished, stable, secure future for …
Boundary Lines Complicate Groundwater Management
Forming local water agencies is proving to be challenging for some and political boundary lines only complicate the issue. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …