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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “drought”

Long-Term Drought Plan for the State Water Project

Brian German May 30, 2024Agri-Business, Water

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project (SWP). This plan addresses the potential impacts of future droughts …

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droughtDWRState Water Project (SWP)water supplies

New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced

Brian German October 12, 2022Agri-Business, Funding, Water

New drought mitigation funding opportunities have been announced as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Department of the Interior has unveiled a new program to help ensure the …

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Colorado RiverdroughtInflation Reduction Act
agricultural

Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls

Brian German June 15, 2022Agri-Business, Water

More than 20 agricultural organizations are calling for a more targeted approach to improving water supply availability. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the business leaders point out …

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droughtwater managementwater suppliesWater System

Land Fallowing Could Reach More Than 690,000 Acres Due to Drought

Brian German June 13, 2022Agri-Business, Water

The lack of available water supplies could increase the amount of agricultural land fallowing than previously estimated. Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, said that more …

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California droughtCalifornia Farm Water Coalition (CFWC)droughtfarmland

‘More Significant Land Fallowing’ Expected This Year with Ongoing Drought

Brian German April 13, 2022Agri-Business, Water

With drought conditions rivaling those experienced in 2015, there are expectations for further agricultural land fallowing this year. As of April 13, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) shows …

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California Department of Water Resources (DWR)droughtwater supplies

Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture

Brian German October 1, 2021Agri-Business, Funding

The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden includes several important provisions for agriculture. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act will keep …

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disaster assistancedroughtWHIP+wildfire relief
Gavin Newsom

Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package

Brian German October 1, 2021Agri-Business, Funding

Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a climate package with more than $15 billion worth of investments to be made. The series of bills marks the largest investment of its kind …

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Climate-Smart AgdroughtGovernor Gavin Newsomwildfire
employees

USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues

Brian German September 29, 2021Agri-Business, Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest $3 billion in a comprehensive package to address a variety of agricultural issues. As part of the announcement, Agriculture Secretary Tom …

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsackanimal healthdrought

Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration

Brian German August 31, 2021Industry News Release, Radio Reports

Several members of Congress are asking President Biden to declare a drought disaster in the western United States as record temperatures and wildfires hit several states hard. Democrats Joe Neguse …

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droughtFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm

Brian German August 6, 2021Agri-Business, Industry

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited California this week, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges facing agriculture. During his stop at Terranova Ranch …

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsackdroughtlabortrade

High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance

Brian German July 5, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified six high-priority areas for drought assistance. The assistance is obtainable through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) along with the pilot program, …

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Conservation Incentive ContractsdroughtNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor

Brian German June 3, 2021Agri-Business, Water

Several industry leaders recently expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. After touring Fowler Packing’s facility in Fresno County, Kounalakis participated in a roundtable discussion with industry …

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agriculture waterdroughtwater supplies

California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought

Brian German May 11, 2021Field & Row Crops, Industry

Dry conditions are taking their toll on California, with rice acreage being significantly impacted by the lack of water. Last year, a total of 514,000 acres of rice were harvested …

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California Ricedroughtrice production
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A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California

Brian German April 20, 2021Radio Reports, Water

There are a number of factors to consider when declaring a state of emergency. After a dry water year, little to zero water allocations, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declaring drought …

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David Valadaodrought
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