…grass and one of the top cereal crops in the world. It’s highly drought tolerant and here in the U.S. is mainly used as an animal feed but is gaining…
Preparing for Another Dry Year
…fact that demonstrates how widespread the state’s drought is. As of now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has included all but one of California’s counties in its list of 2013…
More Concern for Nation’s Corn, Soybean Crops
We continue our watch on the drought around the nation, which as we know could affect the prices of some things here in California. Another week of drought means another…
Meeting on California Water Situation
…the strong potential for drought conditions next year – flexibility within the statewide water system is needed” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture….
California Water Research Projects
Could it be the answer to drought conditions? Several California programs are among nine research projects with new funding to look into desalination and water purification. Sabrina Hill has more….
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…Christi, Texas, $200,000 – Corpus Christi has been dealing with drastic drought conditions over the last decade and this pilot project will aid in exploring a variety of options to…
Midwest Drought Continues
Corn and soybean producers in the Midwest are hoping for relief soon from the heat to help their crops. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
National Agriculture Headlines for the Week
…Another major agriculture headline, the drought continues to cause problems in states around the nation. Here in California, the dry weather has us dead last in the nation when it…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…U.S. Drought Monitor shows California is in a severe to extreme drought. No California growing region has been spared the drought’s effects. On the west side of the San Joaquin…
Drought Hurting Crops, Rangelands
Western corn belt crops in important development stages are challenged by an increase in drought conditions. And, the drought continues to cause problems for pasture and rangelands. Rod Bain has…
The Economic Bottom Line for Livestock Producers
Drought conditions in California and around the nation have put big strains on livestock producers. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University Extension explains the economic bottom line livestock producers must…
Drought Areas Expanding
Concerns are being voiced about the expansion of drought into more crop areas over the last month. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Managing Livestock During Drought
We continue our series on managing livestock during drought. Here’s Rod Bain. Click to open or download audio report…
Managing Livestock During Drought
Several factors come into play for livestock producers and ranchers on how to manage resources for their animals during drought conditions. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio…