…$310 million to help 345,000 rural Californians receive improved water or wastewater services. As California suffers through this drought, the Administration has taken action to help those struggling to cope…
USDA/NRCS Video: Cover Crops and Water Infiltration of Soil
…Solano and Yolo Counties, California. From its micro-irrigation system suspended in the trees (emitters protected) to its on-site walnut processing plant fueled by biogas from the walnut hulls, Dixon Ridge…
Wells Drying Up In Tulare County
Marilyn Kinoshita Like many counties in California, growers’ wells in Tulare County are starting to run dry. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Wells Drying Up In Tulare County…
Chances Good for Another California Drought Next Year
A climate expert says California farmers may have to weather yet another drought year in 2015. Gary Crawford reports with Jay Lund and Karen Ross. Chances Good for Another California…
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
…so dry. She says there are some things that can be done to help reduce the dust during harvest. You can find more on the Almond Board of California website….
Research Projects to Improve Plant Feedstocks for Bioenergy Production
…strategy of sustainable biofuels production that avoids competition with crops grown for food. The projects are located in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Texas, and Virginia. DOE’s…
California’s Water Reservoirs Down, but Not Running Dry
Gary Crawford reports the water in California’s reservoirs is running about a third less than average. California’s Water Reservoirs Down, but Not Running Dry…
Weaker El Niño Could Spell More Drought Trouble for California
…trouble for farmers in drought stricken California. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Weaker El Niño Could Spell More Drought Trouble for California…
California Drought Should Have Little Effect on Food Prices
Will the severe drought in California result in reduced supplies and higher prices for food products produced there? Gary Crawford reports with Richard Howitt. California Drought Should Have Little Effect…
New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought
Crawford A new study says agricultural losses from California’s drought will likely be significant, but smaller than many had first thought. New Study Outlines Agricultural Losses from California Drought…
New Climate Numbers for California’s Water Year
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, giving the new temperature and precipitation figures for California’s water year, which ended June 30th. New Climate Numbers for California’s Water Year…
Non-citrus Fruits and Nuts 2013 Summary Highlights
…Maine wild blueberries, all California raspberries, sweet cherries, California dates, California figs, nectarines, peaches, California plums, California prunes, and strawberries. The value of utilized production for 2013 non-citrus fruit crops…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…last year fared “Our goal is to give producers information that will allow them to make rice strawlage during this fall’s harvest,” Nader said. “Both cattle and rice producers are…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…including the California Rural Crime Prevention Task Force, the California Highway Patrol, California Farm Bureau Federation, United Agri-Business League and California State Grange. Law enforcement representatives from Yuba and Sutter…