…Water Management: Addressing a “Man-Made Drought” Water policy emerged as one of the most critical issues discussed. Bianco labeled California’s water shortage a “man-made drought,” pointing to the large volume…
Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…Leading efforts during California’s severe drought Launching the Healthy Soils Initiative Addressing pest and disease challenges Expanding market opportunities for farmers Supporting organic agriculture programs This experience gave her a…
Colorado Irrigation: How Greeley Transformed Western Agriculture
…Dust Bowl’s Devastating Lesson Despite these advancements, Colorado agriculture faced one of its greatest challenges during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Severe drought, combined with poor land management practices,…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…Woolf Farming & Processing. Traditionally grown in Mexico, this drought-tolerant crop requires minimal irrigation—just a few inches of water per year under drip systems. Even more promising, early results in…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…and natural river flows. The state’s Mediterranean climate created extreme swings between wet and dry years, leaving farmers vulnerable to both flooding and drought. To solve this problem, massive water…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…critical far beyond its immediate footprint. The system includes Scott Dam, which forms Lake Pillsbury for flood control and drought mitigation on the Eel River, and Cape Horn Dam, which…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…Water challenges also remain unresolved. Despite multiple wet years and reports that California may be out of drought, Douglas stressed that long-term water reliability for farmers is still uncertain. She…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…of the country moves forward. Water was also front and center, with Douglas saying that being “out of drought” doesn’t mean water security has been solved. Farmers still need reliable…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…crises—wildfires, floods, or droughts—but effective water management requires constant preparation. Wet and average years, he says, are exactly when the state should be planning for the next drought. Behind TID’s…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Water, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
…many of California’s water challenges are man-made—and solvable—if lawmakers act during wet years instead of waiting for drought-driven crises. A featured interview with Josh Weimer, Director of External Affairs for…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…drought, and economic collapse. The “Dust Bowl” forced families off their land, leaving once-productive farms deserted. To restore these devastated areas, the government incorporated much of the abandoned farmland into…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…The cattle industry in particular is still recovering from drought-driven herd reductions—an ongoing multiyear challenge. Proposition 50 and Political Frustrations Colleen also spoke candidly about the disappointment surrounding Proposition 50,…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…of a drought,” he said. “But you can be smart. Automation is going to help us turn valves on and off, monitor leaks, and use every drop wisely.” Gianelli believes…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…water supplies, while just 90 minutes south, west side farmers face near-drought conditions. Ring acknowledged the imbalance and laid out a hypothetical plan for reform if he were in charge….