…rain and hot, windy weather further damaged fruit set. Photo/Cecilia Parsons (From Ag Alert, California Farm Bureau Federation) Freezing temperatures last winter coupled with impacts from the drought have left…
Tulare County Survey for Growers
Marilyn Kinoshita, The state’s top agriculture county is asking for growers’ help in assessing the damage caused so far by the drought. Sabrina Hill has more. Tulare Drought Survey The…
Drought Relief Food Giveaway
Responding to a food shortage and increased demand caused by California’s historic drought, California’s business, agriculture, and civic organizations are partnering with the California Community Food Bank to form the…
Water Forum August 29 in Fresno
…the current drought conditions as well as the impacts to the Central Valley Ag industry and rural communities. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will speak on the issue along with Dave…
Pros and Cons of Early Harvest
…crop harvesting. Weather Keeping Crop From Rain First Crop of Drought Grape Harvesting Weeks Early Perfect Spring Temperatures Grapes are being harvested across the county about 10 to 14 days…
Winegrapes: New Acreage Helps Offset Drought Impacts
…A bigger issue for coastal growers is the ongoing drought, he said. “The situation concerning drought on the South Coast depends on where you are at. We haven’t had any…
Water Bond Measure Passes; CFBF Says it Gives CA a Chance to Reverse ‘Pattern of Neglect’
…to invest in our state’s water system. “The severe water shortages we’re currently experiencing result from 30 years of neglecting our water-storage system. That neglect is magnified by the drought,…
Weekly Crop Check-In
…chopped. Sudan grass and Bermuda grass were harvested. Livestock Bees continued to work sunflower, melon and squash fields. Range and pasture quality declined as the drought continued. Sheep and cattle…
Drought Effects Will Show in Early Crop Year
…effect of the drought and there is bound to be significant changes. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman talks with Ryan Jacobsen of the Fresno County Farm Bureau. Effects of the drought…
California Table Olive Probability Survey Report
…had due to lack of sufficient production or the lack of labor. The southern growing areas in particular have been impacted by the drought. SURVEY SAMPLE There were 306 growers…
Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…landscape watering. The current drought exposes major water use challenges. In the Central Valley, where most agricultural water use occurs, the failure to manage groundwater sustainably limits its availability as…
CA Cattle Ranchers Dealing with Hard Times
Kevin Kester California cattleman Kevin Kester tells us what he’s going through as he tries to keep his business alive during the drought. Cattle Rancher Holds On During Drought Kevin…
Counties Busy with Drought Meetings
Like many counties in the state, Kern has been busy with meetings addressing multiple aspects of the drought situation. Drought Meetings Focus on Groundwater Kern County Farm Bureau President Greg…
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
Growers have had to roll with the punches when it comes to drought issues and well problems. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says he was definitely going to grow alfalfa…