…year enjoyed a mild winter and warm, wet summer, helping them bounce back from the 2010 drought. Russia’s agricultural output has gradually recovered from its tough Soviet times when the…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
Having reduced their plantings in recent years due to the drought, California rice farmers are harvesting a bigger crop this season—but they are also feeling the pinch of lower market…
Drought May Accelerate Shot Hole Borer Spread
Shot hole borer spread might be aided by the prolonged drought as the pest was introduced to California during the some of the state’s driest years. As the drought continues,…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…a region beset by high unemployment and other impacts of a lingering recession and drought.” The document predicted the plan would cause the Merced County economy to shrink by $231…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…see if we could boost the delta smelt food supply in the western delta in this fifth year of drought,” said Charlton Bonham, director of the California Department of Fish…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Award amount: $132,000 California Stanford University: 2 awards Project title: Drinking Water Security in Times of Drought and Beyond: Improved Prediction, Management, and Decision-Making…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…to drought, a small proportion of California’s 9.3 million acres of irrigated crops. Almost all fallowed land due to drought is projected to be on the west side of the…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…weather conditions, including impacts from regional flooding and/or drought conditions; crop planted acreage, yield and prices; the supply and demand and price levels for our major products may vary from…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…Delta smelt food supply in the western Delta in this fifth year of drought,” said Charlton H. Bonham, Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. He added, “The…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…Grasshoppers are natural components of this ecosystem; however, their populations can reach outbreak levels and cause serious economic losses to rangeland forage, especially when accompanied by a drought. Grasshoppers cause…
Processing Tomato Production-2016
…percent below the May forecast. Drought conditions and hot weather lead to an early start to the harvest season. Harvest began in mid-June in the southern growing areas. The harvest…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…supplies did not keep up with demand. The drought, he said, suppressed any real growth in production, while demand for almonds continued to rise. “We needed bigger crops, frankly,” Cummings…
Edible Flowers
…cracks in the sidewalk, though you can purchase seeds if you want to establish a bed for culinary use. Needs full sun and is drought tolerant once established. Read more….
Economic Analysis of the 2016 California Drought for Agriculture
…be idled due to drought, a small proportion of California’s 9.3 million acres of irrigated crops. Almost all fallowed land due to drought is projected to be on the west…