…president,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. Wenger noted that, with California suffering from severe drought, the bill would also restore programs intended to help farmers and ranchers during such emergencies….
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…must do to get through this drought and prepare for the next,” said Gov. Brown in his 2014 State of the State address. The Governor’s proposed 2014-15 budget lays a…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…the next week that would provide assurances to Valley farmers who have invested in these reserves in previous years in anticipation of continued drought conditions. Full text of the letter…
Dairy Feed and Drought
As the state’s water crisis continues, dairy operators may be looking to change up what they plant for feed and adding more sorghum. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…affected by drought this year,” said Val Dolcini, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. “California’s diverse farmers and ranchers of all sizes and backgrounds have experienced drought conditions and water…
CA Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
…and David Valadao sent a letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein, stating in part quote “While we appreciate your call to appoint a federal drought task force and a federal drought…
Drought Management for Almonds
A meeting coming up next week on the UC Merced Cooperative Extension office focuses on drought management for almonds. The meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, January 28th from 9:00…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
…The conference includes technical sessions on a wide range of topics including: Nutrient management in annual and perennial crops Salinity management in crop production Water and drought management Pest management…
CFBF Series Part 1: California Farmers in 2014
What’s ahead for California agriculture amid drought, tough regulations, and labor shortages? Sabrina Hill talks with California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
The governor officially declared a state of emergency due to the drought, but how will that help farmers around the state? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
Is the governor’s drought declaration enough for the state’s struggling farmers? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It was the cry that preceded the governor’s state…
AgNeTVideo: Henry T. Perea Speaks at Water Rally That Preceded Governor’s Drought Declaration
Assemblymember Henry T. Perea speaks at the water rally that preceded the governor’s drought declaration….
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
Westlands Water District praised today’s action by Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency drought declaration for the State of California. “The Governor’s declaration recognizes that the State of California…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…food supplies, financial assistance, and unemployment services in communities that suffer high levels of unemployment from the drought. 20.The Drought Task Force will monitor drought impacts on a daily basis…