FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems

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In welcoming Gov. Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency today, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said he hopes the action will give state agencies increased flexibility to act …

Hundreds Gather for Water Rally

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Hundreds of people from around California gathered on the steps of the capitol building Thursday to demand action in the state’s water crisis. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill …

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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DAVIS, CA – Jan. 15, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 of California’s 58 counties as natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused …

Year’s First National Water Forecast

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Year’s First National Water Forecast Predicts Limited Supply West of the Continental Divide WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2014 – A limited water supply is predicted west of the Continental Divide, according …