Emergency drought legislation introduced at the state Capitol today underscores the ongoing crisis facing California’s rural communities, according to the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President Paul…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…of droughts and floods and the Governor declared a drought state of emergency. In April 2014, the Governor called on the state to redouble their efforts at combating drought. Last…
Biodigester Bringing Sustainability Full Circle
…Relations Specialist Michael Grossman says the system is especially beneficial to California as it deals with drought conditions and new nitrogen management reporting. Grossman says Regenis has looked even further…
New Water Bills Introduced
Adam Gray As we told you earlier this week, Assemblymember Adam Gray has introduced three new water bills geared toward helping California farmers through drought. Sabrina Hill spoke with Gray…
USDA Designates Imperial County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Arizona
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Imperial County in California as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. “Our hearts…
Gray Proposes Laws to Alleviate Effects of Drought in Valley, Statewide
Adam Gray Assemblymember Adam C. Gray (D-Merced) today proposed three new priority water bills aimed at mitigating the impact of the drought on farmers statewide and spurring Central Valley agriculture….
State Water Project Deliveries Increased Slightly
…San Joaquin Valley, and Southern California. The past three years of drought have seriously diminished local reservoirs and aquifers relied on by these agencies. They also have used most of…
CFBF Leader on Water Shortage, CVP Zero Allocation
Wenger Continued drought and problems in water management combine to extend the suffering in rural communities, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President Paul Wenger said today’s announcement…
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
…as a result, some of the most vital elements of the state’s economy are being allowed to wither and die. It is easy to blame this failure on the drought….
Western View: Got Rain?
…points north, but continued drought in the central and south parts of the state. But to add insult to injury, the little rain we did have in the central valley…
USDA Video: Measuring Snow for Spring Water Supplies
USDA has special snow measuring stations at high elevations to help gauge the amount of Spring water supplies, which is critical for areas experiencing drought. For more information go to:…
Western View: Critical Meeting Wednesday – You’re Invited
…is at stake during these drought-stricken times. For more information call the Nisei Farmers League in Fresno at 559-251-8468. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Consumers Backing Sustainability Push
Selling sustainability is a growing trend in California. Drought conditions and warmer temperatures are fueling the push to be more sustainable however the term itself has taken on an all…
USDA: Slow Snowpack Development for Much of the West
…local governments to develop a coordinated response to drought. Since 1939, USDA has conducted snow surveys and issued regular water supply forecasts. Other resources on drought include the U.S. Drought…