…depend on the Colorado River water supply. “Even with recent stagnant snowpack growth, snow in many drought-affected areas is more robust this year,” McCarthy said. “In Oregon, Washington, Nevada and…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…wind or precipitation events), have greater water retention (providing resiliency during water scarcity) and provide nutrients to crops, among numerous other ecosystem benefits. Senate Bill 103, emergency drought legislation from…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
A dried up Lake Hume, 2007 California’s four years of drought pale in comparison to the 15 drought years Australians endured. But Australia’s pain may help ease California’s gain thanks…
Reports Positive for Garlic and Onion
…says their policy is to not go back to land that has the disease in the soil. Drought conditions over the last four years have complicated the issue, especially on…
Wettest Months Finish Below Average
…snowpack. The statewide readings suggest this may not be a drought-busting year unless California receives heavy rain this month as it did during the “March Miracles” of 1991 and 1995….
Agri View: Weather Damage Costly
…90 seconds. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation “Understanding the drought impact of El Niño on the global agricultural areas: An Assessment Using FAO’s Agriculture’s Stress Index (AEI)“…
Agri View: Food Prices
…the avian influenza outbreak appears to be contained and the remnants of the drought in California have dissipated, food prices will stabilize in 2016, with household staples like dairy, meat…
State Water Project Allocations Doubled
Supply Outlook Improves, but State Remains in Drought The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water allocations estimated delivery for most recipients to 30 percent of requests for…
Drought Beer
Why you could be getting a taste of the drought in that next draught beer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Drought Beer From: Climate.gov Climate & Beer…
Agri View: GMO Production
…make the biggest difference to the financial sustainability of the family farm. Corn (Non-Irrigated) 2000 2004 2010 (slight drought) 2011 (drought & hurricane) 2012 (drought) 2013 2014 Biotech Acres 10…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…as the climate changes. With the current drought in its fourth year, California has already started to experience some of the anticipated impacts of climate change. With drought, we have…
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
Social Media Fueled Out-of-Context Finger Pointing During Prolonged Drought Several industries, headlined by almonds, fell victim to negative press regarding their water use during this drought and social media makes…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. These projects make up the second…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…like recurring periodic drought, native and non-native forest insects, and the impacts of climate change. This project focuses on restoring a more resilient, open woodland structure to increase water quality…