…combined with its easy-to-use mobile software, reports to growers how crops are faring in real time – before stresses such as drought or lack of aeration can have a negative…
The Western View: Rain
…these years of drought, but really, my rain gauge shows only about 9 inches of rain so far. Back east they’ve gotten that in one day. And I haven’t seen…
21 Groundwater Basins Identified as Critically Overdrafted
…has taken to manage our water system and cope with the impacts of the drought, visit Drought.CA.gov. Every Californian should take steps to conserve water; find out how at SaveOurWater.com….
State Water Project Allocation Boosted
…as announced in December, to 15 percent. “Our modest increase underscores the fact that we still have a critical water shortage after four-plus years of drought that we don’t know…
Agri View: GMO Questions
…to include plants with improved resistance against plant disease or drought, crops with increased nutrient levels, fish species with enhanced growth characteristics. For non-food use, they may include plants or…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…indicating a desire to sponsor the venture as well as invest in agricultural technology.” Created as California looks to leave behind the historic drought that has plagued the state for…
Attorney General Harris ‘Green Lights’ Signature Gathering Effort for High-Speed Rail Funds to Water Storage
…unpopular boondoggle and a reliable water supply means more to the people and economy of this state in light of the current drought than ever before. Californians want to prepare…
2015 Warmest Year By Far
…weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S….
Favorable Western Snow-pack Build Up Continues
…couple of good years in a row then. So the good news continues for California. The drought’s not over, but we made a little bit of progress against the drought.”…
Agri View: Bad Economic Year
…the worst animal disease outbreak in our nation’s history and as the western United States unloosens itself from the grip of historic drought. For example, today’s projections indicate a rise…
Runoff Forecasts Encouraging for Western US
…here in about 5 years.” Rippey adds as well as drought is shrinking in the west, “We like to see even more storminess and some of the hardest hit for…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…a challenge not seen during the past four years of drought. But weather is only one factor, producers of the state’s signature fruit say. They also face water supply and…
Agri View: Water Management
…affecting resource allocation and use, water cost, commodity production, farm profitability, and environmental quality; and Producer and sector adaptation to increasing water scarcity due to competing demands, drought, and long-term…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…species programs, food safety and security programs, drought analysis and response, a new program to address antibiotic use in livestock, a new licensing program for medical cannabis, and greater investment…