…(DWR) and State Water Resources Control Board to discuss water transfers and drought preparedness. This meeting will be held on January 7th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the…
Low Snowpack Adds to Drought Worries
Just how significant is the lack of snowpack, and future irrigation water, in the Pacific mountain ranges so far this season? Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Governor Forms Water Task Force
…take weekly meetings by state officials to decide if a drought declaration is needed. Rather than actually taking action, the governor has directed state water leaders, the CDFA secretary, and…
Need for Water in Kern County
General Manager of the Kern County Water Agency, Jim Beck discusses the drought and what needs to change. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Snowpack Levels Very Low
As California farmers and lawmakers alike continue to focus on the drought, another problem adds to the crisis situation. Current mountain snowpack levels in Western ranges are well below normal…
Drought Preparedness Workshop
Val Dolcini Growers, irrigation managers, and others in the ag industry from around the state gathered for a day-long drought preparedness workshop at Fresno State. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Water News Conference Today
…sent a letter to Governor Jerry Brown and President Barack Obama, insisting that they bring attention to the severe consequences related to our drought situation. Today’s news conference highlights the…
History Behind the “Drought Monitor”
For all of 2013 we had regular updates of the U.S. drought situation. In this report, we take a look at the history of the “Drought Monitor.” Susan Carter reports….
California Delegation Water Letter to Obama, Brown
…effects of drought. The letter also stresses the need for additional water storage and assured protections of water right priorities in order to ensure an affordable, reliable water supply for…
Water Series: Helping Farmers Prepare for Drought
The federal government is taking on an effort to help farmers, communities and entire regions better prepare for and deal with droughts. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
Water Series: How Much Rain does California Need?
While the first major winter storm is in the books, it’s going to take a lot more rain to bring California out of drought. Susan Carter has more. Click to…
Water Series: Weather Expert on California Drought
AgNet West continues our look at California’s water crisis with USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, who comments on the state’s extreme drought. Click to open or download audio report….
Water Series: Early Weaning Helps Cattle in Drought
Cattle producers in areas of long-term drought can use early weaning of calves as an option to ensure health, and keep the herd viable. Rod Bain has the story. Click…