Although the drought has been making the most news lately, citrus growers are still figuring their losses from December’s deep freeze. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. You can…
Almond Board: Planning Almond Irrigation During Drought
Like all of the state’s farmers, almond growers are having to make some changes to deal with the drought. There is some technology available to help growers with figuring out…
Former CA Ag Secretary on Drought
Former California Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura discusses the state’s water crisis. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
House of Representatives Passes California Water Bill
The House of Representatives today approved a bill enacting a comprehensive solution to the drought crisis plaguing California. Led by Congressmen David G. Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Devin…
FID Facilitates Emergency Banking To Provide Dry-Year Water For Small Valley Cities, Towns
…drought conditions, a San Joaquin River watershed snowpack that is a fraction of what it should be at this time of year and what now appears to be an increasingly-likely…
USDA Funds Help for CA Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. CLICK HERE to…
CA Ag Secretary Discusses Funds for Farmers
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross says the $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program is “most critical.” CLICK…
Rep. Costa on USDA Drought Assistance for CA Farmers
Congressman Jim Costa says the $20 million available for for drought assistance through the NRCS EQUIP program is a good first step. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
California Farm Leader Praises Farm Bill Passage, Urges Immigration Action
…representatives for “making the tough decisions” needed to finalize the bill. “The 2014 Farm Bill includes programs that will assist California farmers and ranchers during this drought and with marketing…
USDA Announces $20 Million Available to Combat Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. Agriculture Sec. Vilsack’s comments can be heard…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…protect and maximize every available drop of water.” This announcement is part of broader Obama Administration efforts to help those impacted by the drought. Through the National Drought Resilience Partnership,…
Advice for Nut Growers in Drought
Sabrina Hill talks with University of California Advisor David Doll about helping nut crops through the drought. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
California Drought Update
It’s official, California does not have enough water to grow our food and supply communities. The Department of Water Resources has now taken unprecedented action to conserve water, and it…
CFBF: Water Crisis Will Lead to Severe Problems
…unexpected, given the relentless drought punishing California. “Under current conditions, we expect hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the Central Valley to go unplanted,” Wenger said. “That will…