The Friant Water Authority says for the first time in 65 years it is hundreds of thousands of acre feet short from meeting their water contracts. General Manager Ron Jacobsma …
Board Suggests Land Owners Get Help With ILRP
Ground water will now be part of the irrigated lands regulatory program. The program previously was a waiver based program and only monitored surface water. The regulatory board recommends land …
Third Parties Designed to Help ILRP Rollout
The board for the Irrigated Land Regulatory Program knows they cannot police the new guidelines up and down the state alone. They also know that land owners will need help …
Heat Illness Seminars Coming Up
We have only had a few days of spring, but it is already time to start thinking about the hot summer temperatures. Several organizations are getting together today to kick …
Ground Water Guidelines Coming for Farmers
Surface water won’t be the only water monitored for contaminants from irrigated land. New changes will require farmers to monitor ground water contaminants which mean more paperwork and planning for …
Negotiations Key for New Water Bill
Council Chambers attendees were spilling out into the lobby at the Water Resource Management Board’s hearing at Fresno City Hall. Supporters heard Senator Jim Costa explain how successful legislation happens …
Farmers Speak at Nationally Televised Rally
Participants at the big water rally in Fresno heard from everyday farmers who addressed the crowd. Something they said is important to hear because they are the ones being affected …
Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill
Hundreds of supporters rallied at Fresno City Hall to urge the U.S. Senate to negotiate a water bill. Speakers included politicians and farmers who stressed the importance of improved water …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 14, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/oce/weather/index.htm http://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/was… Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Leaders Conference Crucial for Policy Change
Over 400 farm bureau leaders from up and down the state attend the California Farm Bureau’s Leaders Conference. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says it is important to hear …
California’s Worsening Drought
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explaining how the situation in California is at the forefront of the country’s drought coverage. California’s Worsening Drought Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Drought Monitor Weather Outlook
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, giving the drought monitor weather forecast. Drought Monitor Weather Outlook Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Commodities Impacted by Drought
Wheat, pasture and rangeland, cattle, hay and topsoil are all feeling the wrath of drought. Susan Carter has the story. Commodities Impacted by Drought Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
U.S. Drought Coverage Down Slightly from Last Month
U.S. areas covered in drought are down from a month ago. Susan Carter has the story. U.S. Drought Coverage Down Slightly from Last Month Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …