DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies

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…Brown Jr.’s drought State of Emergency. In the declaration,the Governor directed DWR and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to act to modify requirements that hinder conservation of currently…

Handling Cattle During Drought

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Like the rest of the state’s farmers, California’s cattle producers are having to make changes to cope with the drought. University of California advisors have some suggestions. Sabrina Hill reports….

Costa Statement on State of the Union

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…uttered tonight were not in his actual speech, but when he told me ‘we have a drought to work together on’ before he took to the podium,” said Costa. “As…

Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities

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…president,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. Wenger noted that, with California suffering from severe drought, the bill would also restore programs intended to help farmers and ranchers during such emergencies….

Dairy Feed and Drought

Dan Cattle, Dairy & Livestock

As the state’s water crisis continues, dairy operators may be looking to change up what they plant for feed and adding more sorghum. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open…

USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance

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…affected by drought this year,” said Val Dolcini, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. “California’s diverse farmers and ranchers of all sizes and backgrounds have experienced drought conditions and water…