…hiccups. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says some growers held off slightly to help local water agencies, but overall it has been normal. Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly…
Groundwater Control Worries
Sustainable groundwater levels have become a concern for many, complicated even more by the drought year. Kern County, like many other counties, held a water forum this week to educate…
Thieves Irrigating With Your Water
Water theft may complicate the ongoing irrigation issues for growers this summer. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff John Blenker says some operations could be right under grower’s feet. Thieves Irrigating With…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95616. “California is at the cutting edge of innovation within the agriculture sector from water use efficiency to research advancements and product development,” said CDFA Secretary…
Upcoming Strawberry Field Day
…will be a wide variety of presenters from UCCE Advisers to weed, water and farm specialists covering topics like irrigation techniques and much more. Strawberry Field Day Register online here….
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…that the Water Board consider changes to water right permits to enable such voluntary movements of water. 3. Recognizing the tremendous importance of conserving water during this drought, all California…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…water conservation practices throughout the state. The funding will be used to establish the CDFA Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, a grant program to increase water conservation through efficiencies and…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…well-managed water supply is essential for agriculture.” Many groundwater basins are sustainably managed, but officials said many are not. Concerns requiring immediate attention include overdrafted basins, seawater intrusion, degraded groundwater…
100% of California in Moderate to Exceptional Drought
…Monterey County. In California, the city of San Diego was proposing a water supply “level 1” status, and a small reservoir/water district in Riverside County was on the 30-90 day…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…water-beading that are superior to current cleaners; A small packet that when inserted in small fruit containers releases an antimicrobial vapor that helps keep fresh fruit from rotting on the…
Water Allocations Increased to 5%
…late February/March and they show the reservoirs are a little less empty. The Department of Water Resources raised the state water project allocations from 0% to 5%. Water Allocations Increased…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…California Institute for Water Resources and leader of the UC ANR strategic initiative on water quality, quantity and security. “This information will help us understand how water is being used…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…of water transported to livestock during drought, and more. Crop records may include purchase receipts for eligible trees, bushes, or vines, seed and fertilizer purchases, planting and production records, and…
Late Rains Could Mean Water Market Activity
…March and early April rainstorms. Those numbers could potentially increase water allotment to senior water right holders which in turn could spur activity on the water market. Water Market Activity…