In partnership with the State of California’s drought awareness program Save Our Water, international pop superstar and five-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) asking…
Fresno County Loses Top Spot in Ag
Les Wright Fresno County Ag Commissioner The state’s and the nation’s top agriculture county is dethroned by the drought. Sabrina Hill sat down with Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright…
Farm Leader: Drought Losses Could Have Been Avoided
…said. “Rather than seizing on the drought to impose a rushed and poorly designed set of so-called groundwater reforms, we should see the drought as a prediction of what California…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…drought’s economic fallout through 2016. The study found that the drought — the third most severe on record — is responsible for the greatest water loss ever seen in California…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…waste – visit SaveOurH2O.org to find out how everyone can do their part, and visit Drought.CA.Gov to learn more about how California is dealing with the effects of the drought….
Breaking Point on Water for Farmers?
The farming community is adapting the best they can to drought conditions but how much more can they do? AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Breaking Point on Water…
Sweet Cherry Production Plummets
You’ve probably noticed high-priced cherries at the grocery store this season due to the drought affecting production numbers. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us how much they have dropped. Sweet…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…lot on water conservation, especially in consideration of the drought. In less than two weeks, the current application process will close for GEELA. Applications will be accepted through July 11,…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…by ABC, is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service – California Field Office (NASS/CFO). “This year’s objective forecast during a third-consecutive drought year…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103). Although CDFA is leading this effort, the development, implementation and success of this program is dependent on collaborative efforts across state and federal agencies…
Hasty Groundwater Legislation Looming?
With groundwater regulation looming, many think a rushed decision is on the horizon. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Hasty Groundwater Legislation Looming? The drought has exacerbated the groundwater…
Agri View: California Drought
Everett Griner talks about the escalating prices due to California’s drought in today’s Agri View. California Drought…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…during times of emergency like drought and other natural disasters. Increasing payment rates to beginning farmers and ranchers under Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) (PDF,…
FID Extends Water Deliveries
…scheduled to end on July 31. Mr. Serrato also noted, “That it is very important for farmers and others to continue to conserve water through this period of serious drought.”…