…history. Research indicates that the current drought is the most severe in the last 1,200 years. The Fresno State team studied the impact of the drought on the eight Valley…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
Drought impacts to the Russian River and the role of agriculture in conservation efforts will be the topics of discussion at the next California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Court Denies Motion to Enjoin Releases to the Klamath River
…do not understand this decision. Given the magnitude of harm resulting from water shortages caused by drought and decisions to reallocate water from people to the environment, we are terribly…
Drought Brings Challenges to Dairy Drip Project
…Drought Brings Challenges Dejager Farms in Chowchilla is partnering with Netafim to try and get the system to work without hiccups. Farm Manager Nate Ray says they ran into bigger…
From the Growing California Video Series – Drought Landscaping
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Drought Landscaping.”…
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…done for the next drought. And this is California, we will have another drought. So let’s resolve, even if we have the best water year ever, to keep our politicians…
Permanent Crops Fuel Crop Report Gains
…with an ant’s view of the process. Hear what Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen says about the Fresno County crop report, and how the drought will continue to…
Fresno County Record Year Continues Trend of Misleading Crop Reports
Ryan Jacobsen, Fresno County Farm Bureau Another California county sees record breaking production value despite the drought, but ag leaders continue to stress, the numbers don’t show the whole picture….
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…relief from the drought. But they remain cautious about their plans for rebuilding their herds. Poor pasture conditions and high feed costs have pummeled California ranchers during the last four…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…be good for some and a struggle for others. “Fresno County’s farmers and ranchers are simply amazing,” said FCFB CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “The drought challenges they are in the midst…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Diego counties) and specialize in drought tolerant and water efficient plants. The nurseries are retrofitted with water and energy efficient irrigation systems, reducing water use per acre by 50%. The…
Agri View: Why Not Change?
Everett Griner talks about the California drought might lead to changes in today’s Agri View. Why Not Change?…
Fungi Helps Plants During Drought
An additive can help Californians through this drought by delivering natural fungi back to the soil. Mycorrhizal Applications LLC is working with the natural fungi that helps plants maximize the…
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…an ongoing effort to respond to the effects of California’s historic drought, the Governor’s Drought Task Force has committed to working with affected communities to develop near-term and long-term recommendations…