…change for some time, including more frequent and intense drought, flooding and wildfires, and such disruptions are expected to increase in frequency and severity over time. “Many of the ways…
100 Percent Water Allocation for CVP
…“However, as Governor Brown reminded us last week when lifting California’s drought state of emergency, the next drought could be around the corner. It is crucial that we remain vigilant…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…droughts and make conservation a California way of life. Building on the successes and lessons learned from California’s five-year drought, the plan establishes a framework for long-term efficient water use…
Water Movement Improved with WIIN Act
There has been more water movement south of the Delta this year, and that increase is likely due to recently passed legislation. However, that improvement will be tested when drought…
Snowpack’s Water Content Remains Far above Average
…Historically, it swings from drought to flood and back to drought. In addition, as global warming drives up average temperatures in California, more precipitation will fall as rain, not as…
Guayule: Past Meets Future
…supplement current guayule germplasm collections with plants that have important traits such as drought and disease resistance. In a separate project with Cornell University, McMahan’s team sought guayule types that…
Agri View: Changing Weather
…back in the 1930’s. Yes, it is the result of climate change. The long drought that has plagued the California farmers is not over. Recent rains has brought some much…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…even in a bonanza rainfall year we cannot receive a fulfilment of our contracted water? “For five years, the public has been told the historic drought is the reason for…
Agri View: Rain, Rain Go Away
…it” could very well apply in California right now. Eight long years of drought are over for right now. I heard one official say “it’s over for now but it’s…
Water Projects Funding Must Emphasize Storage
…the bill, many storage projects have been publicly discussed. Many believed during the recent drought period that water strains could have been eased slightly if the state was able to…
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…grain to provide measurable soil health benefits and drought resistance while preventing soil erosion and storing critical nutrients – potentially turning agriculture into a soil-forming ecosystem. “This partnership with General…
Almond Board: When Should You Water?
…or without the California drought — are a reality. Almond Board of California has invested heavily in the area of water irrigation strategies and technologies that conserve water while optimizing…
India Reconsidering Wheat Import Tax
…a supply shortage after two years of drought. Higher imports and expectations of a bumper crop this year have government officials seriously thinking about re-instituting the import tax. The Prime…
El Nino May Yet Show Up in 2017
…known to bring turbulent weather to certain parts of the world and beautiful crop growing weather to other parts of the globe. Some of the more notable impacts include drought…