…an emergency drought proclamation and you will see some of the things that you saw in the last drought.” Listen to the radio report below. Officials Confident in Water Supply…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…invested in disaster resilience. The American Jobs Plan includes investments in drought resilience technology for ag producers. The proposed plan also calls for an extension of federal research and development…
Dismal Snowpack Survey Reflects Third Driest Year on Record
…ties for the third driest year on record,” de Guzman noted. The dismal snowpack survey comes as no surprise after other recent announcements pertaining to drought conditions in California. U.S….
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
…primary natural disaster areas because of recent drought conditions. The new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave mandate provides additional paid leave for employees through September 30, 2021. Under California’s COVID-19…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
…SWP contractors. DWR has indicated that the reduction is in response to the ongoing drought conditions California is experiencing. “We are now facing the reality that it will be a…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
…while you’ll probably get more blooms during the year if you take the time to deadhead spent flowers. This variety can also tolerate some drought and is resistant to common…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-19-21
…the impacts of beneficial fungus on tomato genotypes, and Ag Secretary Vilsack declaring drought conditions in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
…Vilsack indicated that the classification of a natural disaster was based on readings from the U.S. Drought Monitor. According to the findings, 50 counties in California suffered severe drought for…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
…is shifting from drought to flood, and one of those atmospheric rivers is going over its banks and delivering lots of rain and snow to the Golden State. This shift…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
…in drought-prone areas, gardeners in every region can improve water conservation. Whether it’s adding more mulch or choosing plants that are native to your region. Or, choosing irrigation with a…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…a qualifying designation for 2018, 2019, or both. QLA assistance is available for drought losses based on a rating from the U.S. Drought Monitor. There are eight qualifying California counties…
Winter-Friendly Plants for Your Outdoor Space
…perfectly fit for adding a touch of liveliness to your outdoor space this winter. Japanese Yews is an excellent fit for porches all year round since it’s drought tolerant and…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…accordingly.” To top it all off, 2020 has been yet another dry year with almost non-existent rain in most areas of the state, taking its toll on even a drought…