…in the State of California due to severe drought conditions; and WHEREAS state government has taken expedited actions as directed in that Proclamation to minimize harm from the drought; and…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement 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…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
California Farm Bureau Federation Amid California’s deep drought, calls for strengthening groundwater management have gotten louder as water supplies have become tighter. Water experts say they anticipate policy debates on…
100% of California in Moderate to Exceptional Drought
The newest Drought Monitor Map was released today by the USDA with the following for California: D2 and D3 expanded in northern California and parts of southern Oregon, with D2…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…garden, landscape, household or farm? Let us know by clicking on our California water map. “Conserving water is essential, especially during a drought,” says Doug Parker, director of the UC…
Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill
…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…