…drought impacts in farming and ranching communities. With California facing one of the most severe droughts on record, Governor Brown declared a drought State of Emergency last month and directed…
AgNeTVideo: Governor Jerry Brown on Drought, More
Governor Jerry Brown discusses the President’s visit, the drought, and the future of California agriculture….
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…conservation in the face of extreme weather – including the significant drought conditions in 11 western states. As we were meeting, the U.S. Senate was in the process of voting…
Drought Putting Pressure on Dairy Operators
California is the biggest dairy producing state, and the dairy operators are experiencing difficult problems because of the drought. USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report….
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…forest landowners to carry out conservation measures in response to drought and wildlife risks; and · Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to help cover losses caused by the drought through…
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
…legislation addresses a drought that could reach historic proportions,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “Drought hits farmers and ranchers first and hardest, so we support a bill that addresses the…
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
Westlands Water District FRESNO, CA – Westlands Water District is encouraged with the introduction by Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Barbara Boxer of the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of…
President Obama Plans Visit to Fresno to Discuss Drought
The White House has announced President Barack Obama will be in Fresno, Friday, February 14, to talk about the drought. This is the president’s first time in Fresno, and only…
CFBF: New Farm Law will Benefit California
…to conclusion. He noted that the new farm law reauthorizes and strengthens livestock disaster assistance programs at a time with California ranchers face severe losses due to drought, and renews…
AgNet West e-News: USDA Funds for CA; Irrigation During Drought; Citrus Report
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on USDA funds for California; Irrigation during drought; and the citrus report. Click here to view the current issue….
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…tree and vine produce is only grown there. If things don’t turn around – California water managers have said the drought will force an unprecedented cutoff in state-supplied water sold…
Citrus Damage Estimates to Come
Although the drought has been making the most news lately, citrus growers are still figuring their losses from December’s deep freeze. CLICK HERE to listen to this report. You can…
Almond Board: Planning Almond Irrigation During Drought
Like all of the state’s farmers, almond growers are having to make some changes to deal with the drought. There is some technology available to help growers with figuring out…
Former CA Ag Secretary on Drought
Former California Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura discusses the state’s water crisis. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….