As long-awaited rain began to fall last Friday, Orland farmer Mike Vereschagin checks soil that was still relatively dry beneath the surface.
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Buds are starting to swell on an almond branch in Glenn County as rain falls. Almond trees will begin blooming soon throughout the Central Valley.
Photo/Kathy Coatney
Rain brings relief after frost causes scattered damage
First came the damaging freeze, followed three days later by a welcomed rain. Weather was on every California farmer's and rancher's mind last week. Read more...

Dairy water rules on North Coast provide options
Following what participants called a collaborative effort between government regulators and dairy farmers, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board unanimously approved a new program last week for how dairy farmers deal with waste discharges from their livestock. Read more...

Regional water planning faces uncertain future
With state bond funds nearly exhausted, regional water management groups face an uncertain future for planning and projects intended to address water needs in specific parts of the state. Read more...

Commentary: Agriculture must engage in conversations about change
Increasingly, people want a say in how we produce and distribute food in the United States. Read more...