…has presented a legislative fix in a bicameral conference committee to relieve the water crisis in the South Valley. The proposal, meant for inclusion in the Farm Bill that could…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…reduce the amount of water available to these contractors. Redirecting rescheduled water to other CVP contractors would unfairly wreak economic havoc on those contractors who invested in drought reserve water…
Dairy Feed and Drought
As the state’s water crisis continues, dairy operators may be looking to change up what they plant for feed and adding more sorghum. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…affected by drought this year,” said Val Dolcini, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. “California’s diverse farmers and ranchers of all sizes and backgrounds have experienced drought conditions and water…
CA Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
Three California congressmen are asking for the federal government to help with our water crisis. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…research priorities endeavor to better understand risk potential and to develop more effective food safety management tools. Factors affecting human pathogen persistence, routes of produce contamination, agricultural water, and harvest…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
…The conference includes technical sessions on a wide range of topics including: Nutrient management in annual and perennial crops Salinity management in crop production Water and drought management Pest management…
Will Cold Spell Affect Pest Populations?
…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….