From: the California Farm Bureau Federation Get ready. The drought just became real for millions of our fellow Californians. They’re going to start asking more questions about water use. For …
Western View: It’s Not 80%
Len Wilcox talks about a misleading distortion of the truth in the current water war. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby …
USDA Designates Del Norte County as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
USDA Designates Del Norte County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Oregon The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Del Norte County …
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
From CDFA California’s farms face growing water management challenges California is an agricultural powerhouse—the nation’s largest farm state and a world market leader, with 2012 sales of $48 billion (Note …
McCarthy Statement on California Water Restrictions
Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on Governor Brown’s water restriction mandate: “The current drought in California is devastating. Today’s order from the governor should not only alarm …
Almond Board: Tips on Irrigating with Less Water
In today’s Almond Update, UC Davis professor and pomologist Ken Shackel discusses irrigating almonds during water restrictions. Sabrina Hill has the update. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
PBS Video: California Announces Mandatory Rrestrictions to Curb Drought
From PBS NewsHour Suffering a severe and long-lasting drought, California Gov. Jerry Brown ordered new and historic restrictions designed to reduce water use by 25 percent through 2016. The restrictions …
Governor’s Drought Task Force Discusses Emergency Actions
Following the announcements of the new mandatory statewide water reductions, the Governor’ drought task force briefed the media on the emergency actions. Listen to information directly from state agency leaders. …
OpEd from Assemblyman Adam Gray on Water Restrictions
Our water future is at a critical Crossroads! By Assemblyman Adam Gray Arguments between local governments and individual farmers over the sale, transfer, and local usage of water are all …
Gov. Brown Directs First-Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions
Following the lowest snowpack ever recorded and with no end to the drought in sight, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced actions that will save water, increase enforcement to prevent …
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
From CDFA Moving swiftly to help communities cope with California’s devastating drought and the ongoing effects of climate change, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed emergency legislation – AB …
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
The Center for Irrigation Technology held a recent workshop on pump efficiency. Education Manager Bill Green says one simple add-on can make a huge difference in monitoring a well pump. …
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
Managing weeds is always a little tricky for any grower, and changes to procedures because of drought conditions are making pre-emergent applications less effective. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) at Fresno State hosts an irrigation workshop series throughout the year. At a recent pump efficiency workshop, Education Manager Bill Green told growers that …