…article by Kate Campbell published in the current Ag Alert gives several examples. The lygus bug tends to be worse in years with a lot of water. Water is certainly…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
…Report Speaking at the water rally on the State Capitol late last week, Friant Water Authority Assistant General Manager Mario Santoyo explained. Westside Valley farmers who receive water from the…
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
…of emergency declaration late last week. Just a day after a passionate rally for water on the steps of the state capitol, Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency….
AgNeTVideo: Water Rally – Senator Fuller
Senator Jean Fuller speaks at the water rally held January 16th, on the steps of the state capitol….
AgNeTVideo: Water Rally – Senator Cannella
Senator Anthony Cannella speaks at the water rally held January 16th, on the steps of the state capitol….
AgNeTVideo: Water Rally – Senator Berryhill
Senator Tom Berryhill speaks at the water rally held January 16th, on the steps of the state capitol….
AgNeTVideo: Water Rally – Assemblyman Salas
Assemblyman Rudy Salas speaks at the water rally held January 16th on the steps of the state capitol….
AgNeTVideo: Water Rally – Assemblyman Alejo
Assemblyman Luis Alejo speaks at the water rally held January 16th on the steps of the state capitol….
AgNeTVideo: Henry T. Perea Speaks at Water Rally That Preceded Governor’s Drought Declaration
Assemblymember Henry T. Perea speaks at the water rally that preceded the governor’s drought declaration….
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…Manager, Westlands Water District. Westside Valley farmers who receive water from the Central Valley Project expect to receive a zero allocation under water service contracts, and because of historic dry…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…Control Board (Water Board) will expedite the processing of water transfers, as called for in Executive Order B-21-13. Voluntary water transfers from one water right holder to another enables water…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…its water efficiency, both on the farm and at home, but conservation alone won’t solve our chronic water supply problems. California must commit to improve its water system—and new storage,…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
There could be a delay ahead for the federal water projects bill. Click to Open or Download Audio Report House-Senate negotiations on a long-awaited water projects bill to reform locks…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
Hundreds of people from around California gathered on the steps of the capitol building Thursday to demand action in the state’s water crisis. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill…