…the data helps solidify the almond story. King said that information had already helped the industry a few years ago. “Quite honestly, in the drought, it really saved our bacon,”…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…$1.99 billion in claims for causes of loss related to drought for the 2018 reinsurance year. Claims for 2018 coverage totaled more than $3.29 billion. Rural Development (RD) invested in new and…
The Western View: What We Don’t Know About Geo-Engineering
…climate. It might work, but it might also trigger catastrophic flooding or drought. We just don’t know. The test the Harvard scientists are working on will put a minuscule amount of an…
Caring for Homegrown Christmas Trees
…water them every week. After the first year, the trees should be able to survive without additional watering unless your area is impacted with drought. Weeds can smother seedling trees,…
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
Recent and upcoming overseas pistachio production is aiding the California pistachio industry. Pistachio production and shipments were walloped by the drought a few years ago. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director…
Invasive and Nuisance Shrubs
…plant tolerates shade and drought. It requires little maintenance and pests don’t love it. Unfortunately, Japanese barberry is a favorite habitat for Lyme disease-carrying ticks. It also competes with native…
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
…privacy, as a wall and ground cover. It’s low maintenance, drought, and low-light tolerant, and also winter hardy. The problem with English Ivy is that it quickly outpaces nearly everything…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…water conveyance, which would increase the drought resistance of rural communities and help to support our region’s agricultural economy.” said Jim Watson, General Manager, Sites Project Authority. Background: Made possible…
The Western View: San Francisco Supports Fish Not Farms
…If this plan were to be implemented, the city stands to lose on a giant scale – During times of drought, they could get only half of the amount of…
Drought Monitor: Wet Harvest Continues Next Week
The U.S. Drought Monitor weekly update shows more wet weather ahead for the Midwest. Much of the Corn Belt received adequate or above needed moisture this growing season. However, pockets…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…there is enough water to protect endangered salmon and smelt. This becomes a big problem during times of drought. President Trump recently sent out a memo telling his federal agencies…
NOAA Forecasts Mild Winter
…States is more likely to be warmer than average than colder than average this winter according to the 2018-19 winter outlook, and drought is likely to persist or worsen across…
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…days and warm nights have caused the ocean temperatures to rise. That’s met good news. Southeastern Alaska is a rainforest, and it is in drought right now. Plus, this area…
U.S. Agricultural Export Opportunities in South Korea
…Corn normally comprises more than a quarter of U.S. agricultural exports to Korea, but the 2012 U.S. drought slashed this share to just 4 percent in 2013. Korean beef imports…