…the emerging challenges in drought management, the webinars will enable the Drought Forum to reach a wider audience of those facing drought in the West. Each of the five webinars…
USDA Designates 55 Counties in California as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 55 counties in California as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. Those counties are:…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…big drought in 1991-92 and therefore “didn’t have that institutional knowledge on what to do and how to operate when you’re not planting your entire operation.” “I think the drought…
Sonoma’s Bold Goal for Wine Grape Growers
Sustainability is a trend that is growing throughout California. The practice is partially fueled by the drought conditions, but the term itself has taken on an entirely bigger meaning. President…
Fruit & Nut Review
…vineyards. Drought conditions were also reported as a concern by many growers. The California peach crop, accounting for 74 percent of the United States utilized peach production, is down 5…
State and Federal Officials to Disscuss Drought Operations With California State Board of Food and Agriculture
With California farmers and ranchers preparing for a potential fourth consecutive drought year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture will meet with federal and state officials to discuss…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…drought. Since 1939, USDA has conducted snow surveys and issued regular water supply forecasts. Other resources on drought include the U.S. Drought Monitor. For information on USDA’s drought efforts, visit…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…will support a wide array of agricultural and natural resource activities, from helping farmers improve their drought resiliency to protecting drinking water supplies. They are also providing habitat for many…
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies
…National Water Resources Association, said current climate models suggest reduced water supplies in the West due to long-term droughts. That means people in Western states “need to figure out what…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…industry. “In our research pipeline we have transgenic approaches to drought tolerance to combine with AQUAmax,” he said. Trevor Mecham, director, CNH Industrial Precision Solutions & Telematics, NAFTA Region, said…
Weekly Water and Climate Update
The National Water and Climate Center produces this weekly report in cooperation with the National Drought Mitigation Center and other Federal agencies. The report focuses on snowpack, precipitation, and temperature…
Mild Weather Brings New Drought Concerns For The West
Mild and dry weather is back in the West, bringing water supply concerns back to the forefront. Gary Crawford reports. Mild Weather Brings New Drought Concerns For The West…
California Always Close to Drought Conditions
California will always be just a year or two away from a drought with its current water management. CA Always Close to Drought Conditions Any system can use improvements, and…