…the despair and devastation of a drought. He learned by experience what his father told him as a child, “If you take care of the land, the land will take…
Salad Shortage Because of California Rains
Over the last several years, California farmers have been plagued by drought. However, the problem in 2017 is too much rain, which may be putting a squeeze on the nation’s…
The Western View: The Central Valley Habitat Exchange
…drought. When it comes about, This new Central Valley Habitat Exchange will create opportunities for farmers and ranchers to conserve and restore habitat for at-risk wildlife in the Central Valley….
Idaho Researcher: Farmers Benefit from Drought
A researcher at the University of Idaho says farmers can benefit from droughts. Garth Taylor says droughts can be harsh on the farmers who are directly impacted, but as a…
Food, Conservation Groups Invest in Soil to Sustain Food Production
…Wayne Honeycutt, president and CEO of the Soil Health Institute. “Soil health management systems can build resilience to drought as well as provide protection from other extreme weather events, such…
Northern Sierra Precipitation Sets Water Year Record
…40.8 inches. The six-station index in the Tulare Basin, often called ground zero of California’s five-year drought, which officially ended in most of California on April 7, has recorded 178…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
…change for some time, including more frequent and intense drought, flooding and wildfires, and such disruptions are expected to increase in frequency and severity over time. “Many of the ways…
100 Percent Water Allocation for CVP
…“However, as Governor Brown reminded us last week when lifting California’s drought state of emergency, the next drought could be around the corner. It is crucial that we remain vigilant…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…droughts and make conservation a California way of life. Building on the successes and lessons learned from California’s five-year drought, the plan establishes a framework for long-term efficient water use…
Water Movement Improved with WIIN Act
There has been more water movement south of the Delta this year, and that increase is likely due to recently passed legislation. However, that improvement will be tested when drought…
Snowpack’s Water Content Remains Far above Average
…Historically, it swings from drought to flood and back to drought. In addition, as global warming drives up average temperatures in California, more precipitation will fall as rain, not as…
Guayule: Past Meets Future
…supplement current guayule germplasm collections with plants that have important traits such as drought and disease resistance. In a separate project with Cornell University, McMahan’s team sought guayule types that…
Agri View: Changing Weather
…back in the 1930’s. Yes, it is the result of climate change. The long drought that has plagued the California farmers is not over. Recent rains has brought some much…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…even in a bonanza rainfall year we cannot receive a fulfilment of our contracted water? “For five years, the public has been told the historic drought is the reason for…