…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…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…the national, state and county levels. The publication will include highly anticipated data on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, as well as traditional and specialty…
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…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Conservation Conservation Programs: Applications are currently being accepted for the Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program. TITLE III – Trade Market Access Program (MAP): During the week of…
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…