…as announced in December, to 15 percent. “Our modest increase underscores the fact that we still have a critical water shortage after four-plus years of drought that we don’t know…
2015 Warmest Year By Far
…From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): The January–December map of temperature anomalies shows that warmer-than-average temperatures occurred across the vast majority of the globe during 2015, combining to…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…citrus grower and general manager of Orange Cove-Sanger Citrus Association. He said he expects citrus harvest will continue into May. “We got through the December cold spell pretty well, but…
Peanut Butter and Caffeine
…of caffeine in its peanut butter product. On Tuesday December 15, 2015 the FDA sent a letter to the company, STEEM Peanut Butter, Inc., requesting they provide us with information…
Agri View: Avian Flu Recovery
Everett Griner talks about H5N2 avian flu losses in recovery in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu Recovery From: USDA.gov Avian Influenza Since December 2014, USDA has confirmed several cases of…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…reservoirs currently hold between 22 percent (New Melones) and 53 percent (Don Pedro) of their historical averages in late December. Storage in Lake Shasta, California’s largest surface reservoir, is 51…
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
…see drought relief. The regional censors say that as of December 29, the northern Sierras are at 110 percent of normal to date, central Sierras are at 119 percent and…
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Growers Dodge Another Cold Night
Once again the forecast called for a hard freeze across the San Joaquin Valley Saturday night that, fortunately, did not materialize. Temperatures across the San Joaquin Valley were manageable, ranging…
Andy Grammer Teams with Feeding America
…on December 14th and Food Bank For New York City’s Community Kitchen in Harlem on December 16th. Andy, who has always been passionate about giving back to the community, will…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
Agri View: Wolves vs. Livestock
…now biologically recovered and over 1,020 wolves are being managed in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming under the federal Endangered Species Act. From 1987 to December 2005, 528 cattle, 1,318 sheep,…
Gift Ideas for Gardeners
…gift ideas for the green thumb on your list. Gardening Gift Ideas Excerpts from a publication from Johnson County Government The Best Times, Volume 32 No. 12 December, 2014. Hoe-hoe-hoe:…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…using a hobby UAS that weighs from 0.55 pounds up to 55 pounds is required to register as a UAS operator. Operators who purchased a UAS before December 21 must…
Agri View: Trade Talks and Cuba
Everett Griner talks about U.S. and Cuban agriculture officials talking trade in today’s Agri View. Trade Talks and Cuba From ERS Amber Waves website: In December 2014, the United States…