…of water transported to livestock during drought, and more. Crop records may include purchase receipts for eligible trees, bushes, or vines, seed and fertilizer purchases, planting and production records, and…
California Dairies Already Water Efficient
Due to industry regulations, California dairies are already water efficient. As operations up and down the state are finding ways to cut water use to deal with the drought, dairies…
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
…60 calendar days before the beginning date of the qualifying drought or fire in a county that is rated by the U.S. Drought Monitor as D2, D3, or D4. ELAP…
Help for Dairies Battling Drought
California dairies are still trying to recover from the economic downturn a few years ago. Drought issues are forcing operations to put that plan on hold and concentrate on surviving….
No Change in Drought Monitor Map
Courtesy: NOAA, National Integrated Drought Information System…
Planting Plans Change Due to Drought
Gary Crawford Concerns about water shortages are causing our California farmers to change their planting plans. Gary Crawford has the report. Planting Plans Change Due to Drought…
Historically Reliable Water Source Coming Up Short
…of acre feet short from meeting their water contracts. General Manager Ron Jacobsma spoke at a water rally last week, spreading the message of the drought severity. Friant Water Allocation…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
…on or before July 1, 2014. Visit www.Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought, and for more water conservation ideas, visit www.SaveOurH2O.org…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…the new policy on Telone comes at an especially difficult time when growers are already struggling with dwindling water supplies due to drought. “If we’re hindered with disease issues underground…
Drought Complicating Economic Turnaround
Some groups are still trying to bounce back from the economic slump. The lack of water means the lack of jobs, making the turnaround even harder. Drought Complicating Economic Turnaround…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…water situation continues to be this severe, there may not be as many of those acres replanted for fall production,” she said, adding that if the drought continues into fall…
Negotiations Key for New Water Bill
…City Hall. Supporters heard Senator Jim Costa explain how successful legislation happens and what we really should have taken away from the 2008-2010 drought. Negotiations Key for New Water Bill…
Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill
…bill. Speakers included politicians and farmers who stressed the importance of improved water storage so California can avoid drought issues in the future. Hundreds Flood Fresno to Support Water Bill…
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
…serious drought situation and critical need for agriculture water. Sabrina Hill has the report. Court Water Case Ruling To read Westland’s Water District General Manager Tom Birmingham’s statement, please CLICK…