You’ve probably noticed high-priced cherries at the grocery store this season due to the drought affecting production numbers. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us how much they have dropped. Sweet…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…lot on water conservation, especially in consideration of the drought. In less than two weeks, the current application process will close for GEELA. Applications will be accepted through July 11,…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…by ABC, is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service – California Field Office (NASS/CFO). “This year’s objective forecast during a third-consecutive drought year…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103). Although CDFA is leading this effort, the development, implementation and success of this program is dependent on collaborative efforts across state and federal agencies…
Hasty Groundwater Legislation Looming?
With groundwater regulation looming, many think a rushed decision is on the horizon. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Hasty Groundwater Legislation Looming? The drought has exacerbated the groundwater…
Agri View: California Drought
Everett Griner talks about the escalating prices due to California’s drought in today’s Agri View. California Drought…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…during times of emergency like drought and other natural disasters. Increasing payment rates to beginning farmers and ranchers under Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) (PDF,…
FID Extends Water Deliveries
…scheduled to end on July 31. Mr. Serrato also noted, “That it is very important for farmers and others to continue to conserve water through this period of serious drought.”…
Almond Board: Late Season Irrigation Vital
…Irrigation in Almonds The Almond Board continues to help growers through difficult times caused by the drought. As Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis explains, late season irrigation is…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…waste – visit SaveOurH2O.org to find out how everyone can do their part, and visit Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought….
Working with Growers on Abandonment of Groves
Southern California has a growing problem with abandoned groves that can become breeding grounds for Asian citrus psyllids and HLB. ACP Statewide Coordinator Bob Atkins says drought isn’t the only…
Testing New Potato Varieties
…Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings UCCE Kern County Farm Advisor Joe Nunez say this yearly event allows breeders to come see how their seeds grow in Kern County. California…
NRCS Drought Assistance Averts Hazardous Wind Erosion in the Klamath Basin
…the EWP funds, NRCS is providing assistance directly to drought affected farmers and ranchers through EQIP,” said Assistant State Conservationist Alan Forkey. “Almost 2,000 applications for this drought assistance have…
Ongoing Water Crisis Takes Toll on Citrus
…fueled growers’ hopes that some water would be provided through the federal project. “Nobody was going to be made whole; we are in a drought and everyone understands that. But…