…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…
General Order Might Have Little Impact
Industry standards over the last 30 years may have farmers better prepared for the new Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program than they think. Donald Ikemiya of the Kaweah Basin Water Quality…
ILRP Third-Party Benefits
Third-party agencies designed to help growers deal with the Irrigated Land Regulatory Program will be the middle man between growers and the water board. They also will save growers hassle…
Growers Bring Concerns to ILRP Meetings
…third-party meetings designed to help farmers comply with the new Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program general order. The Kaweah Basin Water Quality Association held it’s second meeting this week. ILRP meeting…
California Dairies Already Water Efficient
Due to industry regulations, California dairies are already water efficient. As operations up and down the state are finding ways to cut water use to deal with the drought, dairies…
Snow Pack Still Low After Late-Season Storms
Sierra Nevada snow pack numbers were released this week and the numbers were low. Water Resource Manager Mark Cowin is hoping for late-season storms to help but time is running…
Recent Storms Won’t Equal Water Allocations
…meet their water contracts. Friant Water Authority says these late season storms are only going to give water to water rights holders and not increase water allocation. Authorities well short…
Water Discussed at Ag Lenders Society Annual Meeting
…and discusses the topic of the day’s meeting – California water issues. Ag Lenders Society Gather for Annual Meeting To learn more about the Ag Lenders Society of California, please click here….
Planting Plans Change Due to Drought
Gary Crawford Concerns about water shortages are causing our California farmers to change their planting plans. Gary Crawford has the report. Planting Plans Change Due to Drought…