…the state’s near- and long-term water priorities. One of actions identified in the report, ‘Expand Water Storage Capacity and Improve Groundwater Management,’ outlined the intent to improve sustainable groundwater management…
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
…failed for the past 30 years to modernize our water system,” he said. “California cannot afford another 20 or 30 years of inaction. Drought and water shortages hit farmers first…
Passage of the Emergency Drought Relief Act
San Luis Reservoir, Central California, in drought condition in 2008, with water at 20% of capacity. Photo by Len Wilcox The United States Senate has passed the Emergency Drought Relief…
Citrus Industry This Week: Hot Water Thermotherapy; Fertigation Keys
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on a new thermotherapy method, fertigation tips and an update on fresh citrus shipments. Want to learn more?…
UC Davis Report on Drought Impact
…current growing season including reduced surface water deliveries of 6.5 million acre feet of water. Fallowing of an additional 410,000 acres representing about six percent of irrigated cropland in the…
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
…normal water use by Central Valley growers. An acre-foot is enough water to cover an acre of land in a foot of water, or enough water for about two California…
California Weekly Hay Report
…water demand and the increased risk of fire will ramp up as the heat does. All prices reported FOB at the stack or barn unless otherwise noted. Regions are defined…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…rainfall continued throughout April, keeping the citrus region drought-free and well supplied with water. The rainfall over the past several weeks has been beneficial. Some of the healthier and well-cared-for…
Thanks to Rice Farmers
If you enjoy watching water fowl flying overhead, partial thasnks should go to the nation’s rice farmers. Rod Bain reports. Thanks to Rice Farmers…
See Honeybees at Work: USDA Launches BeeWatch
…instead of trying to eradicate these “weeds” with herbicides. Finding non-chemical solutions to insect problems; Providing a source of clean water for birds and other pollinators such as a birdbath;…
FID’s Drought-Shortened Water Deliveries Will Begin June 1
Fresno Irrigation District Your Most Valuable Resource – Water This year’s severe drought conditions will result in the Fresno Irrigation District’s shortest water delivery service in 37 years. FID’s Board…
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
…for an Emergency loan extends to September 15, 2014. “California farmers and ranchers have felt tremendous impacts from drought this season, with severe limitations on water supplies,” said FSA State…
California Women for Agriculture Take on Sacramento
…AB 2362 (Dahle), AB 1961 (Eggman), AB 1871 (Dickenson), AB 2413 (Perez) as well as Williamson Act Subvention Payments and several proposed Bonds addressing water storage and conveyance in California….
California Certified Crop Adviser Exam Signup Open
…Management Training Course which qualified them to complete nitrogen management plans for growers that are or will be required by the various California Regional Water Quality Boards. “The California CCA…