…efforts, visit USDA Disaster and Drought Information. And to learn more about how NRCS is helping private landowners deal with drought, visit the NRCS’ drought resources. View information by state….
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
…He said it’s because of the drought here in California, and the water that’s being kept from agriculture, to protect the Delta smelt. “But I think it’s going to take…
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
…do well in hot, dry climates, California may get a break this summer as we face the challenge of ongoing drought, but it is something to keep a close eye…
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…is paying close attention to the drought here in California, and how the endangered species act is affecting our efforts to feed the nation. “What we would consider a drought…
State Board Discusses Drought
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) met in Central California to discuss the drought. Sabrina Hill was at the meeting and has this report. Drought Meeting The…
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
The trickle-down effect from the drought is causing salinity issues with many crops, and that’s more problematic with avocado trees. Avocado Tree Sensitivity Experts are saying that other than just…
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
…will be hosting a drought forum at the Big Fresno Fair (10 am-1 pm) to to hear from California’s farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and other community stakeholders on the impacts…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
Local Coalitions Can Now Apply for Funding to Improve Soil Health, Preserve Clean Water, Combat Drought, Protect Wildlife Habitat Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today an investment of up…
California Drought Update and Some Ag Impacts
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey shares some of the latest statistics on California’s lingering drought condition, and how that may impact some crops like cotton. California Drought Update and Some Ag…
California Cuts Habitat Fix for Delta Project
…executive director of Restore the Delta and a critic of the plan. “The tunnels are going to leave us with a permanent drought in the Delta.” The new approach doesn’t…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…the U.S. to limit global warming below 2 degrees Celsius – the warming threshold at which scientists say there will likely be major climate disruptions such as super droughts and…
USDA Video: Conserving Water and Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping farmers in drought affected California conserve water and energy. For more information: www.usda.gov…
State Board of Food and Agriculture to Host Drought Forum at the Fresno Fairgrounds on May 5
…Department of Water Resources, on drought response and current statewide water operations. Currently, 92 percent of California is considered in ‘severe drought’ by the U.S. Drought Monitor, with more than…
Top-Four Myths of the California Drought
…surface water storage would not help during a drought year. As an example of how additional surface storage would help during a drought year, the Department of Water Resources has…