A meeting coming up next week on the UC Merced Cooperative Extension office focuses on drought management for almonds. The meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, January 28th from 9:00…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
…The conference includes technical sessions on a wide range of topics including: Nutrient management in annual and perennial crops Salinity management in crop production Water and drought management Pest management…
CFBF Series Part 1: California Farmers in 2014
What’s ahead for California agriculture amid drought, tough regulations, and labor shortages? Sabrina Hill talks with California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
The governor officially declared a state of emergency due to the drought, but how will that help farmers around the state? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
Is the governor’s drought declaration enough for the state’s struggling farmers? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It was the cry that preceded the governor’s state…
AgNeTVideo: Henry T. Perea Speaks at Water Rally That Preceded Governor’s Drought Declaration
Assemblymember Henry T. Perea speaks at the water rally that preceded the governor’s drought declaration….
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
Westlands Water District praised today’s action by Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency drought declaration for the State of California. “The Governor’s declaration recognizes that the State of California…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…food supplies, financial assistance, and unemployment services in communities that suffer high levels of unemployment from the drought. 20.The Drought Task Force will monitor drought impacts on a daily basis…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…drought,” he said. “We do know that long droughts can be a feature of the California climate—and we know one way to insulate ourselves from droughts is to store more…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…areas due to damages and losses caused by extreme drought. The 27 designated counties include: Alameda Alpine Amador Calaveras Contra Costa El Dorado Fresno Inyo Kern Kings Los Angeles Madera…
USDA on California Drought
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports on California’s extreme drought. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…by extreme drought. The 27 designated counties include: Alameda Alpine Amador Calaveras Contra Costa El Dorado Fresno Inyo Kern Kings Los Angeles Madera Mariposa Merced Mono Monterey Sacramento Santa Clara…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…and U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook map, which forecast drought conditions through March 31, 2014. For information on USDA’s drought efforts, visit www.usda.gov/drought. And to learn more about how NRCS is…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…an immediate future threatened by drought. As a result, California Irrigation Institute conference organizers have secured recently appointed Deputy Drought Manager Jeanine Jones to provide an update during Friday’s luncheon…