…of acre feet short from meeting their water contracts. General Manager Ron Jacobsma spoke at a water rally last week, spreading the message of the drought severity. Friant Water Allocation…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
…on or before July 1, 2014. Visit www.Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought, and for more water conservation ideas, visit www.SaveOurH2O.org…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…the new policy on Telone comes at an especially difficult time when growers are already struggling with dwindling water supplies due to drought. “If we’re hindered with disease issues underground…
Drought Complicating Economic Turnaround
Some groups are still trying to bounce back from the economic slump. The lack of water means the lack of jobs, making the turnaround even harder. Drought Complicating Economic Turnaround…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…water situation continues to be this severe, there may not be as many of those acres replanted for fall production,” she said, adding that if the drought continues into fall…
Negotiations Key for New Water Bill
…City Hall. Supporters heard Senator Jim Costa explain how successful legislation happens and what we really should have taken away from the 2008-2010 drought. Negotiations Key for New Water Bill…
Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill
…bill. Speakers included politicians and farmers who stressed the importance of improved water storage so California can avoid drought issues in the future. Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill…
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
…serious drought situation and critical need for agriculture water. Sabrina Hill has the report. Court Water Case Ruling To read Westland’s Water District General Manager Tom Birmingham’s statement, please CLICK…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…drought of near-record proportion and that drought is affecting our water supply. But the zero allocation to public water agencies that receive water from the Central Valley Project and the…
Crop Progress Around the State
…sprout fields in San Mateo County. February’s precipitation provided ranchers with emerging grass, though the amount is still inadequate due to the drought. Range and non-irrigated pastures were in poor…
Drought Still a Concern for Beef Industry
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber comments on continued beef industry concerns about drought and its long term effects. Drought Still a Concern for Beef Industry…
Multi-Year Gains The Goal for Researchers
With no immediate relief from drought conditions, researchers are finding ways to help farmers survive the dry conditions. Taylor Hillman reports. Multi-Year Gains The Goal for Researchers…
Record Keeping Important Due to Drought
Sabrina Hill Livestock producers affected by the drought are told to keep good records. Sabrina Hill tells what records need to be maintained. Record Keeping Important Due to Drought…
California’s Worsening Drought
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, explaining how the situation in California is at the forefront of the country’s drought coverage. California’s Worsening Drought…