…drought, floods and tornadoes than any half decade. But they don’t all agree that climate change is the reason. Question. If it isn’t climate change, what is it? Some of…
Almond Board: Tools for Managing Irrigation
…continuum. Listen to the audio report with Spencer Cooper: From the Almond Board of California: Limited water supplies — with or without the California drought — are a reality. Almond…
Western View: Ag Secretary Perdue is a Good Choice
…Perdue held a prayer vigil at the state capitol to pray for rain. Georgia was in severe drought then, and he was signing into law some water conservation measures. Several…
Geneticist Edward Buckler Awarded First NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
…He and his group also have addressed other agricultural traits crucial to improving food security such as local adaptation, drought tolerance, and disease resistance. As a champion of open data…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
Sometimes, it takes a dry sense of humor to deal with a years-long drought—especially when you’ve watched a wave of storms hammer Northern California and realize your end of the…
State Water Project Allocation Increased
…45 to 60 percent of most requests. “Our water supply outlook is definitely brighter, but we still haven’t shaken off the effects of our historic drought,” said DWR Acting Director…
Drenching Rains Dent California Drought
…drought-watchers recently claimed that 42 percent of California is now out of drought conditions. Ochs said the wet weather is coming during very mild La Niña conditions that will weaken…
Agri View: Weather Future
…sections of our farm country. It has been anything from extremely dry to extreme drought. Especially across the southernmost part of our nation. Outlook is not good especially for the…
Western View: Drought-Busting Rain?
Lightning and rain over the Coalinga Hills. Courtesy: Jason Hallenburg After all these years of drought, it’s strange to hear the dire forecasts of the last week – the words…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…For example, FSA’s Houston County office in Texas partnered with many agricultural organizations to serve producers affected by severe drought. When drought-stricken agricultural producers came to the county office looking…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…drought has highlighted the challenges California faces under climate change,” said CalEPA Secretary Matt Rodriquez. “The Water Action Plan serves as an invaluable guide to ensure that our short-term responses…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…snapshot of current and historical weather conditions, see DWR’s “Water Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
Storms Dent, Don’t End Drought Shasta Lake With reservoirs rising from December storms, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today boosted its early-season estimate of next year’s State Water Project…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing a total of $825 million in 286…