…million investment to address the ongoing drought. Of the one-time General Fund support for drought resilience and response, $30 million in funding support would be used for groundwater recharge efforts….
Republicans Call for Investment in Water Projects with State Surplus
…acre-feet of water storage during wet years to help mitigate periods of drought. “The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) reported an anticipated $31 billion surplus in Fiscal Year 2022-23. Additionally, California…
Snowpack Survey Provides Hope for Season Ahead
…storms. Although this snow is being praised now, DWR officials explain that it will take much more to recover from California’s current drought situation. “Our survey today reported a snow…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…to ensure that Fresno County agriculture is able to overcome obstacles such as COVID 19, the drought, or the Creek Fire. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
More Than $350 Million Available for Groundwater Sustainability Projects
…future funding solicitations. Other grant programs available to help address issues of water include the Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program, which is currently accepting applications. Round 2 of…
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
As the year comes to an end, California farmers carried their way through the pandemic, market disruptions, drought, wildfires and more. California Farm Bureau‘s annual By The Numbers report showed…
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…the resiliency of the almond industry as a whole. Issues of water remain a challenge for producers, with drought conditions compounded by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. But growers have…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features multiple reports on what drought conditions look like in California as well as…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features multiple reports on how California producers are responding to drought and SGMA implementation,…
Cutest Succulents You Should Add to Your Collection
…several hours of sun or other light each day. Lithops are native to southern Africa, where they handle drought and temperature extremes with ease. That means you don’t need to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on drought impacts on California agriculture, growing demand for organic products, and…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…large investment in innovation is an acknowledgement of California agricultural and conservation partnerships’ ability to address emerging and existing conservation issues.” Awarded Projects in California: Climate-smart Irrigation for Drought, Fertility,…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…the searing drought across the West and another catastrophic wildfire season, the $8 billion investment included for water infrastructure investments comes at a critical time,” said California Farm Bureau President…