Citrus leaders are staying on top of the water fight and a recent bill might have the steam it needs to take the first step for water management change. Sponsored …
El Nino Leaves Some Dry, Brings Back Runoff
Climatologists say El Nino conditions are calming down and the weather systems this winter have been unique, bringing some bad and good news. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s …
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
Spring and summer water supply estimates fell for most of the West, according to data from the third 2016 forecast by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Gains from record early-season …
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
California’s four years of drought pale in comparison to the 15 drought years Australians endured. But Australia’s pain may help ease California’s gain thanks to a new report, “Managing Drought,” …
Two Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions
Could this be the ‘El Nino’ forecasters keep talking about? High pressure systems have finally eased over California and two storms are suppose to bring rains to over 60 percent …
Reports Positive for Garlic and Onion
The garlic and onion industries made it through last season pretty well considering the challenges and recent reports for this coming season look optimistic. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with …
Wettest Months Finish Below Average
California’s Three Traditionally Wettest Months End With Statewide Snowpack Water Content Less than Average The statewide snowpack – source of much of California’s water supply – is only 83 percent …
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
Supply Outlook Improves, but State Remains in Drought The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water allocations estimated delivery for most recipients to 30 percent of requests for …
Drought Beer
Why you could be getting a taste of the drought in that next draught beer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s …
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
Social Media Fueled Out-of-Context Finger Pointing During Prolonged Drought Several industries, headlined by almonds, fell victim to negative press regarding their water use during this drought and social media makes …
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced a revised drought relief water bill that puts California one step closer to comprehensive water policy reform, according to California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelsen. …
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
Farmers and ranchers have been inundated with water issues the past few years. Drought, curtailments, the water bond, federal drought legislation, state drought legislation, diversion monitoring and reporting, El Niño …
El Nino And Reduced U.S. Drought Coverage
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, notes how El Nino has contributed to reduced drought coverage across the nation since mid-October. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune 2, 2025CIR …
Despite Promising Snowpack, Conservation Should Continue
The California snowpack this year holds more water than last year, but the Department of Water Resources says drought conditions continue and so should conservation. Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success …