CDFA’s Drought Resources web page stands as a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers seeking information about the drought in California and assistance programs. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
FID: “No ‘Regular’ Farm Water Deliveries To Be Made”
For what is believed to be the first time ever in Fresno’s 145-year surface irrigation history or the Fresno Irrigation District’s 95 years of service, no regular surface water deliveries …
Grower Frustrated with Misinformation about Almonds
California’s almond industry has taken a hit in the media and online in social media. Western Fresno County almond grower and fifth-generation California farmer, Dennis Jizmejian, says he’s frustrated by …
Wildfire Concerns Grow in California and in the West
Drought in the Golden State is resulting in an already above normal wildfire season for California, and potential for high activity in the Pacific Coast states this summer. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Across most of the West, …
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
Experts believe when all is said and done with groundwater and surface-water management, water rights holders should stay protected. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
An Illinois congressman tells us what he thinks of regulations that protect “sardines” while dramatically limiting water for farms, and how he’s trying to change the situation. Sabrina Hill heard …
State Board Discusses Drought
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) met in Central California to discuss the drought. Sabrina Hill was at the meeting and has this report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
The trickle-down effect from the drought is causing salinity issues with many crops, and that’s more problematic with avocado trees. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Multiple Benefits of Sustainability Programs
Several groups in the state’s wine industry have been in the forefront of leading the sustainability charge. As AgNet West has reported on before, The Vineyard Team, based in the …
What State Managed Groundwater May Look Like
Water experts expressed why local groundwater management is so important at a recent agribusiness conference. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
From CDFA: By Craig McNamara, President, California State Board of Food and Agriculture Tomorrow (May 5), the California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be hosting a drought forum …
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
Local Coalitions Can Now Apply for Funding to Improve Soil Health, Preserve Clean Water, Combat Drought, Protect Wildlife Habitat Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today an investment of up to …
Groundwater Management Should Stay Local
Water expects believe that future groundwater management, if done right, should still exclude too much government involvement. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …