Statement by CEO/Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen: “Today’s announcement of an initial 0 percent water allocation for Fresno County’s East (Friant) and West side federal water contractors will greatly affect its …
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
For the second year in a row, California farmers will not be receiving any water from the Central Valley Project.
Tomatoes on Drip Might Need Added Potassium
Experts are seeing a need to add potassium to some tomato crops that are being drip irrigated.
What ‘Potential to Discharge’ Means to You
The term ‘potential to discharge’ is causing concern amongst growers when it comes to reporting irrigation practices to area water coalitions.
Pump and Drip Irrigation Workshop
The Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State held a workshop today that showed attendees how to flush drip systems and important tip-offs that could save a grower a lot …
Western View: Got Rain?
Got Rain? Len Wilcox vents his frustration with winter.
USDA Video: Measuring Snow for Spring Water Supplies
USDA has special snow measuring stations at high elevations to help gauge the amount of Spring water supplies, which is critical for areas experiencing drought. For more information go to: …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 20
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the 2015 Agricultural Outlook Forum.
A New Winter Storm is in the Works, How Will it Effect The West?
Another wintry storm is brewing. Will it mean something good for the west?
Manuel Cunha on Water Hearing
President of the Nisei Farmer’s League, Manuel Cunha Jr., speaks with Sabrina Hill about the state’s decision to once again limit water to Central Valley farms, the effect that decision …
State Water Resource Control Board Hearing Attendees
People concerned about the current water issue filled the room to beyond capacity. Stay tuned for the full story.
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 13
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping birds, not enough snow and …