…issue monthly forecasts until June. The water supply forecast is part of several USDA efforts to improve public awareness and mitigate the impacts of climate change, including drought and other…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…they would be protected from curtailments if weather patterns don’t change in the next six weeks. “For those of us who rely solely on surface water, it’s a very scary…
Learning From Disaster Key to New Year
It doesn’t look like the lack of water is going to change soon, but water districts are looking on the bright side when it comes to future management. Learning From…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…language that has led to some changes in this year’s CIG funding announcement. One change eliminates the requirement that half the applicant’s match be in cash. Another expands eligibility for…
Western View: California Warming
…show that we’re in a long-term warming trend – what some call global warming, or climate change. Whatever you call it, it’s indisputable that the records show a long-term trend…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…forecast is part of several USDA efforts to improve public awareness and mitigate the impacts of climate change, including drought and other extreme weather events. Through the creation of the…
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies
A combination of population growth, increasing environmental demands and climate change poses long-term questions for water availability, particularly in the western U.S. Speakers at a workshop at the American Farm…
Fruit Size and Drop Factors in Citrus Crop Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washing D.C. issued the January Citrus Crop Forecast today. Hudson stated that fruit size was a factor and drop was somewhat a factor in the change in…
Weekly Water and Climate Update
The National Water and Climate Center produces this weekly report in cooperation with the National Drought Mitigation Center and other Federal agencies. The report focuses on snowpack, precipitation, and temperature…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…farms and ranches. “Healthy soil is the foundation that ensures working farms and ranches become more productive, resilient to climate change and better prepared to meet the challenges of the…
Climate Change Contributing to Drought
Climate change is becoming more of a public topic, and at a recent conference it was shown to be a contributing factor to the drought. Climate Change Contributing to Drought…
Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived
…country and especially in California. Many ranchers have thought about a possible change to bison, but that decision can be overwhelming. Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived Dick Gehring with Black…
Soil Sampling Changing with Drip Irrigation
…operation. As irrigation systems change to more sustainable methods, so does how those systems are monitored. Professor of Soil Science at Washington State University Joan Davenport says the drip action…
No Changes in December Citrus Crop Forecast
Mark Hudson reported the December citrus crop forecast from Washington D.C. today. There were no changes from the November forecast other than a slight change in the FCOJ yield. December…