With California farmers and ranchers preparing for a potential fourth consecutive drought year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture will meet with federal and state officials to discuss…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…drought. Since 1939, USDA has conducted snow surveys and issued regular water supply forecasts. Other resources on drought include the U.S. Drought Monitor. For information on USDA’s drought efforts, visit…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…will support a wide array of agricultural and natural resource activities, from helping farmers improve their drought resiliency to protecting drinking water supplies. They are also providing habitat for many…
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies
…National Water Resources Association, said current climate models suggest reduced water supplies in the West due to long-term droughts. That means people in Western states “need to figure out what…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…industry. “In our research pipeline we have transgenic approaches to drought tolerance to combine with AQUAmax,” he said. Trevor Mecham, director, CNH Industrial Precision Solutions & Telematics, NAFTA Region, said…
Weekly Water and Climate Update
The National Water and Climate Center produces this weekly report in cooperation with the National Drought Mitigation Center and other Federal agencies. The report focuses on snowpack, precipitation, and temperature…
Mild Weather Brings New Drought Concerns For The West
Mild and dry weather is back in the West, bringing water supply concerns back to the forefront. Gary Crawford reports. Mild Weather Brings New Drought Concerns For The West…
California Always Close to Drought Conditions
California will always be just a year or two away from a drought with its current water management. CA Always Close to Drought Conditions Any system can use improvements, and…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…of drought, flood and other severe weather; sequester carbon and create biodiversity in our rural landscape. “International Year of Soils provides an opportunity for us to learn about the critical…
Forecasted Cold Temps Fail to Materialize
…costs create another two dollars per acre in cost per day. “Given the drought situation most growers are being very judicious in utilizing ground water and our information is that…
Climate Change Contributing to Drought
Climate change is becoming more of a public topic, and at a recent conference it was shown to be a contributing factor to the drought. Climate Change Contributing to Drought…
Limited Vine Rootstock Qualities
…a rootstock. UC Davis Researcher Kevin Fort says simply choosing the stock that has the best drought resistance may be susceptible to nematodes. Unfortunately most of the available rootstocks don’t…
Product Promotes Bee Activity
…Tech CEO Tom Brown said applying natural, supplemental pollen across an entire field can make a huge difference. The drought is taking its toll on bees as well. Less standing…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…increasing his wheat acreage by about 2,000 this year, whereas he let about 3,000 acres sit fallow last year due to the drought. “It’s been a tough two years out…