…West Coast ports. Citrus usually ships out of the ports of Long Beach and Oakland. The fruit is kept in refrigeration and is typically on the water for two to…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…are derived from the federal government’s attempt to overreach in its regulation of land use. “This is particularly true with respect to improper application of federal water rules,” Stallman said….
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies
…National Water Resources Association, said current climate models suggest reduced water supplies in the West due to long-term droughts. That means people in Western states “need to figure out what…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
…benefit from reduced GHG emissions and improved air and water quality protections. Additionally, Central Valley dairy farmers will have revenue generation potential by converting agricultural waste into clean energy that…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…the Clean Water Act. No matter what the outlook in Washington, there’s plenty of reason to remain optimistic, Stallman said. “Whether it’s a shortage of labor or water, or floods,…
Weekly Water and Climate Update
The National Water and Climate Center produces this weekly report in cooperation with the National Drought Mitigation Center and other Federal agencies. The report focuses on snowpack, precipitation, and temperature…
Success of Good Soil Health on a Ranch of Grass Fed Cattle
Soil health has recently taken a strong front and center presence, but for one local Hawaiian rancher, practicing soil and water conservation has been a part of his operation since…
Mild Weather Brings New Drought Concerns For The West
Mild and dry weather is back in the West, bringing water supply concerns back to the forefront. Gary Crawford reports. Mild Weather Brings New Drought Concerns For The West…
Agri View: Flowing Waters
Everett Griner talks about water control still stunning farmers in today’s Agri View. Flowing Waters…
California Always Close to Drought Conditions
…water system. California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director and CEO Mike Wade says the state will always be a couple years away from drought conditions with its current water management….
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…NRCS will be showcasing the importance of soil with monthly themes created by SSSA: January: Soils Sustain Life February: Soils Support Urban Life March: Soils Support Agriculture April: Soils Clean…
Six Cold Nights do Little Damage to Citrus Crop
…citrus crop, over the extended New Year’s weekend. Reports Show Citrus Ok Citrus growers have run water and wind machines in their groves six to 10 hours each night since…
As of January 1: Cold Weather Not Damaging to State’s Citrus
…Riverside, Kern, Tulare, Fresno and Madera all experienced temperatures dropping to 26-28 degrees without protection for short durations. Utilization of wind machines and water raised grove temperatures on average by…
State Needs Multiple Wet Storms
…event that drenched northern California, California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director and CEO Mike Wade told attendees at the Almond Conference that the state needs 10-20 of storms to get…