…fueled growers’ hopes that some water would be provided through the federal project. “Nobody was going to be made whole; we are in a drought and everyone understands that. But…
Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants
…know that water means more nutritious food for the world and good jobs for Californians,” said Costa. “In the midst of this horrific drought, this critical funding will provide some…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…extreme drought leaves the watersheds without enough water to serve all water-rights holders. Cutoff notices went to about 2,700 junior water-rights holders in the Sacramento River watershed and northern delta;…
Crop Progress for June 4
…and non-irrigated pasture continued in fair to very poor condition with limited forage as extreme to exceptional drought persisted for most of the state. Fire danger on rangeland remained high….
Drought Legislation Sites Low “Take” Numbers
…regarding his support of the drought legislation that passed through the senate. Costa said Feinstein’s bill addresses pumping operations specifically under the environmental report’s suggested ranges. Costa on Drought Legislation…
‘Huge Step for Drought Legislation’
Congressman Jim Costa says the passage of the drought legislation through the senate was a huge step in getting some serious action moving regarding immediate and future drought solutions. Costa…
California Hay Report
…the U.S. drought monitor, all of California is now depicted as being in severe drought (D2) or worse this week, with the D3/D4 areas remaining unchanged. All prices reported FOB…
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 ‘N’ Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814. “Groundwater, especially in times of drought, is critically important to California and the long-term viability of…
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation Welcoming passage of a U.S. Senate bill to address water problems caused by the severe California drought, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul…
Passage of the Emergency Drought Relief Act
San Luis Reservoir, Central California, in drought condition in 2008, with water at 20% of capacity. Photo by Len Wilcox The United States Senate has passed the Emergency Drought Relief…
Pasture and Rangeland Still Drought Stricken in Some Areas
Carter This week’s pasture and rangeland update shows continued drought stricken areas in the Southwest and Southern Great Plains. Susan Carter has the report. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, also has…
UC Davis Report on Drought Impact
San Luis Reservoir, Central California, in drought condition in 2008, with water at 20% of capacity. Photo by Len Wilcox A new report by UC Davis puts into facts and…
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
…of their normal river water deliveries this year because of the drought. The preliminary analysis represents the first socio-economic forecast of this year’s drought, said lead author Richard Howitt, a…
California Weekly Hay Report
…hay in California is very tight. According to the U.S. drought monitor, all of California is now depicted as being in severe drought (D2) or worse this week, with the…