…to once again limit water to Central Valley farms, the effect that decision has on the community, and problems with the water hearing held Wednesday in Sacramento. Manuel Cunha interview…
State Water Resource Control Board Hearing Attendees
This slideshow requires JavaScript. People concerned about the current water issue filled the room to beyond capacity. Stay tuned for the full story….
State Water Resource Control Board Hearing Happening Now
Sabrina Hill is at the Water Board Resource Control Board hearing in Sacramento….
Western View: Critical Meeting Wednesday – You’re Invited
Len Wilcox discusses tomorrow’s Water Board meeting, which could decide whether or not Delta water will come south. There’s a very important Water Board meeting this Wednesday, and ag leaders…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…the group’s innovative work has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation, and Regional Water Quality Control Board, just to name a few. The 10th Annual…
Ride the Bus to SWRCB Hearing in Sacramento
A recent decision by the Tom Howard, Executive Director of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), will limit water deliveries for San Joaquin Valley farm irrigation. On Wednesday, February…
Atwater FFA Charters a Strong Showing at Arbuckle Field Day
Over forty Atwater High School agriculture students competed in the Arbuckle FFA Field Day. Written by Madison Hall, Atwater FFA Reporter Forty-four Atwater High School agriculture students filled a charter…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…citrus groves. One project will focus on lowering the pH of the irrigation water and soil to strengthen the root systems of citrus trees to help them better tolerate HLB…
USDA: Slow Snowpack Development for Much of the West
…“Because southern California draws water from the Colorado River, this may impact their water supply. This is only the second forecast of the season, and there’s still time for conditions…
Free Bird-Friendly Farming Workshops
Two workshops to support the Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Join U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)…
Western Governors’ Drought Forum Webinar Series Begins on February 11
…Water Values Podcast and Special Counsel, Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP. Panelists will be Robb Barnit, Founder & CEO, Dropcountr; Jeff Tejral, Manager of Water Conservation at Denver Water. March 11:…
USDA Designates 55 Counties in California as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
…assist farmers and ranchers include the Emergency Conservation Program, The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program, and the…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…farmers say they are planning early for another year of possible reductions. “If you are in a water-short area, you should be looking into additional conservation measures and alternative water…