Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the confusion surrounding USDA’s statewide and CA’s targeted drought…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
…we don’t know if we’re in year two of a two-year drought, or year two of a five to 10-year drought. So that is our big question mark when it…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the state senators’ $3.4 billion drought relief proposal, the…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
California Senators have unveiled a $3.4 billion drought relief package to address the hardships created by ongoing dry conditions. The Senate Budget Plan on Drought, Safe Drinking Water, Water Supply…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. The California Farm Water Coalition has pointed out that…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…take place through the six grant awards. “California’s current drought conditions following a second consecutive dry year speak to the importance of managing our groundwater for long-term reliability,” DWR Director…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…California experiences drought conditions. The use of sensor technology and smarter irrigation systems have helped the industry become more sustainable in its water use. While many orchards have historically used…
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. Many areas of California are also experiencing drought conditions…
Week in Review: Limited Drought Action Taken and Potential Help Coming for Valley Canals
During a visit to Lake Mendocino, Governor Newsom has declared a drought emergency in two counties. Two separate efforts to address some of the needs of Central Valley canals are…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Newsom declaring drought in two California counties, a report…
Newsom Takes Limited Action in Addressing Drought Conditions
…factors are weighed when considering a statewide drought emergency. State officials will be using the previous drought response as a guide to navigate the current drought conditions, with many having…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
…financial support. Klamath water users will have access to $15 million in immediate aid through the Klamath Project Drought Relief Agency. An additional $3 million will also be made available…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-20-21
…declaring drought in California can be ‘tricky’ and the majority of California dairy producers are using ag byproducts in feed. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
…with the Governor about several drought contingencies and that “there are other tools the governor has at his disposal to deal with these drought condition, but designating a drought triggers…