…that the upcoming water bond be slimmed down and focused on long needed water storage projects.” SB 1370 offers a sensible approach towards crafting long-term solutions to California’s water problems….
Two UC Farm Advisors issue Article on Alfalfa’s Resilience to Drought
…stand will persist on most soil types and yield will recover the next year once water is applied to the field again. To read the full article, please CLICK HERE….
California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply
…Secretary for the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture talks about efforts in California to do more with less water. How California Makes Best Use of a Limited Water Supply…
Change in Attitude Can Change Water Usage
…of Food and Agriculture saying a change in attitude about waste and how we use water can significantly affect water consumption. How a Change in Attitude Can Change Water Usage…
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
…is with local agencies and associations, including the San Luis and Delta Mendota Water Agency, the Central Valley Grower-Shipper Association and other local water agencies. For more information, click here….
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…the National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP), which addresses critical water resource issues including water quality protection and water conservation. The RFA for this program is expected to be released…
One, Two Punch Now Triple Threat for Citrus
…explains more of what this means for growers. One, Two Punch Now Triple Threat for Citrus Check out the following links: Citrus Psyllid December Freeze Zero Water Allocation Water Crisis…
Zero Water Allocation for State’s Top-Producing County
…together. Zero Water Allocation To read the full statement released by the Fresno County Farm Bureau, CLICK HERE. For more information, check the following links: Zero water allocation Water Crisis…
CFBF Responds to No Water Allocations
…Hill has the story. CFBF responds to no water allocations To read CFBF official response, CLICK HERE. For the video of CFBF President Paul Wenger commentting on the water sutuation,…
AgNeTVideo: Westlands Water District on Zero Allocation
Gayle Holman, public affairs representative with the Westlands Water District, discusses the zero water allocation and what this means for the state’s agriculture….
AgNeTVideo: Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner on Water Crisis
Fresno County Ag Commissioner Les Write tells AgNet West what growers, other business owners and the general public can expect due to the water crisis….
AgNeTVideo: Community Food Bank CEO on Expected Need Due to Water Crisis
Community Food Bank President and CEO Andy Souza tells AgNet West how they’re preparing for the expected need increase that will be caused by the drought….
Water Crisis Results from Years of Inaction
…increased demands from population growth and an inflexible commitment to the protection of endangered species and habitat, our water system has been drained of its flexibility to provide water in…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…state and nation. Agriculture is the economic engine that drives the Valley and water is the fuel for that engine. Water means jobs and food. Without a reliable water supply,…