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California Water Crisis
January 11, 2017
River-flow plan moves to written comment stage
January 4, 2017
CFBF president's message: Congress got it right, but will California regulators?
December 21, 2016
Updated: Farmers describe problems with river-flow plan
President signs federal water bill
Commission OKs rules for water-storage approval
December 14, 2016
Federal drought legislation passes overwhelmingly
Commentary: Drought-bill coverage reflects regional differences
December 7, 2016
Speakers say river-flow plan should be revised
Water policy hurts endangered species, group says
November 30, 2016
Water availability leads to shift in tomato acreage
November 23, 2016
Water Commission moves toward final storage rules
November 9, 2016
Water year gets off to wet start; caution remains
October 26, 2016
Sacramento River report adds to water concerns
Final vote nears on Proposition 1 storage standards
State DWR modifies groundwater basin boundaries
Hearings set on SJ River flow plan
October 12, 2016
Workshops help prepare for water reporting rules
Salmon diversion project is nearing completion in Yolo
September 21, 2016
Farmers consider impacts of river plan
Commentary: Real-world efforts hold hope for salmon, farmers
September 14, 2016
Klamath interests intervene in suit to defend water rights
September 7, 2016
Project aids food supply for delta smelt
August 24, 2016
Commentary: California needs to unite for more water storage
Trout study sparks water-management questions
August 17, 2016
Petition seeks more water on behalf of delta smelt
August 10, 2016
Farmers, groups urge congressional action on water
August 3, 2016
Commentary: Farmers, ranchers need more reliable water supply
Internal transfers enhance Klamath water flexibility
Event focuses on water measurement
July 20, 2016
House vote sets stage for talks on drought relief
Commentary: Environmental demands for water keep expanding
July 13, 2016
Water developments include lawsuit, curtailments
July 6, 2016
Farmers criticize slow approval of river-flow plan
Stanford study describes deep Central Valley aquifers
June 22, 2016
Groundwater recharge projects to benefit farms and fish
June 15, 2016
Fishery decisions could help, harm water supplies
June 1, 2016
Report estimates drought losses of $1.5 billion in 2016
May 25, 2016
Groundwater: State regulations oversee creation of new local plans
Recharge basin will help district replenish aquifer
May 18, 2016
Drought brings new attention to recycled water
May 11, 2016
Governor’s order expands water efficiency rules
Friant Division water allocation rises to 65 percent
NRCS to focus now on ways to develop water resiliency
May 4, 2016
Water officials outline outlook for 2016, beyond
April 27, 2016
Farm Bureau workshops discuss effects of water laws
State, federal water systems increase allocations
April 20, 2016
Method could help enhance water storage
April 13, 2016
Klamath water allocation brings relief for farmers
Water, markets complicate farms’ planting plans
Commentary: Surface water, groundwater storage work together
Water experts talk about irrigation efficiency
April 6, 2016
CVP water supplies to remain constricted
March 23, 2016
Collaborative projects aim to aid salmon
Separate dam pact may muddy Klamath waters
Western water groups seek action on drought bills
Water-project customers see improved allocations
March 16, 2016
Loss of water during storms causes frustration
Commentary: It’s time for new thinking on water management
Experts describe groundwater-management options
March 9, 2016
Water-reporting regulations cover all surface diversions
March 2, 2016
Winter water provides needed groundwater source
State Water Project sees increase in allocations
February 24, 2016
Farmers consider planting options amid uncertainty
Commentary: Lessons of 1986 floods continue to reverberate
Comments open on draft groundwater regulations
February 17, 2016
California drought draws attention in D.C.
February 10, 2016
Klamath irrigators say uncertainty is the only certainty
February 3, 2016
Commentary: Farmers must stay engaged in groundwater planning
January 27, 2016
First-of-its-kind groundwater project begins
Board adopts reporting rules for water rights
Drought triggers uncertainties about cereal crops
Despite rains, reservoir levels are still very low in California
January 6, 2016
California enters new year with a larger snowpack
December 16, 2015
Farm Bureau session updates status of groundwater plans
December 9, 2015
Water reporting rules will take effect on Jan. 1
Commentary: California is no Australia, but lessons can be learned
November 25, 2015
Forum discusses drought impacts on agriculture
November 11, 2015
Speakers describe effects of state groundwater law
Meteorologist says he’s optimistic about El Niño
November 4, 2015
Water supply: Salmon policy could constrain 2016 deliveries
Commentary: Congress needs to create compromise drought bill
Unregistered stock ponds face sanctions from state
October 28, 2015
Groundwater: Deadlines loom as new state law goes into effect
Farm reclamation district installs barrier to aid salmon
October 21, 2015
Groundwater: Farmers employ methods meant to boost supply
Water project seeks participants
October 14, 2015
Groundwater: Resource remains vast but difficult to define fully
CVP reservoirs enter new water year with low levels
October 7, 2015
UC announces project to test plants’ drought tolerance
Tax relief applies to livestock sales
September 23, 2015
Water board ends some curtailments of senior rights
September 16, 2015
Water cuts threaten rice field bird habitat
September 9, 2015
Progress reported on planning for Sites Reservoir
September 2, 2015
Commentary: News on crop revenue reports misses part of story
Study shows drought impact on the San Joaquin Valley
August 26, 2015
President's message: Water bond’s clear message: It is time to expand state’s water storage
Landscapes are shifting to drought-tolerant plants
Report outlines land subsidence in Central Valley
New estimate of losses from drought shows an increase
August 19, 2015
Ranchers remain cautious despite El Niño forecast
August 12, 2015
Drought forces beekeepers to alter operations
August 5, 2015
Workshops look at water bond storage spending
Senate bill marks next step in federal drought action
July 22, 2015
Citrus growers try to survive water cutbacks
Actions by House, state board show depth of drought
July 15, 2015
Trees wither as their water supply runs dry
Court order puts water cuts into question
Commentary: When it comes to water, California is not Australia
July 8, 2015
More restrictions hit state’s water supplies
Task force discusses effects of new groundwater law
Lender assesses potential drought damage to farming
June 24, 2015
Cuts to Shasta releases create new uncertainty
June 17, 2015
Drought prompts foothill water storage plans
Water shortages cut rice crop, hit local economies
June 10, 2015
Cut in Shasta flows increases water concerns
Initial estimate shows worsening drought impacts
June 3, 2015
Water tops list of environmental issues
May 27, 2015
Water board says more rights will be curtailed soon
Commentary: We must communicate the facts about water use
May 20, 2015
Cuts in California rice open doors for competitors
USDA issues more drought aid as water cuts mount
Studies of drought-tolerant wheat show progress
May 13, 2015
Rural crime adds to pain from drought
Drought plunges state into more regulatory action
How the drought affects farm safety
May 6, 2015
Commentary: Drought offers chance to explain farms’ importance
Water board announces additional curtailments
April 22, 2015
Rice farmers describe impact of water cutbacks
Drought leads to flood of bills on water issues
Commentary: News coverage of farm water use starts to evolve
San Diego farmers urge changes in water rule
April 15, 2015
Klamath Basin farmers face water shortages
Officials outline challenges from ongoing drought
Agencies reach agreement on Stanislaus River flows
Western U.S. snowpack is melting much too quickly
Drought creates challenges for coastal pepper growers
April 8, 2015
Water-reduction order spreads drought impact
Cotton acreage may be lowest since the 1920s
President's message: Get ready to engage in an intense water debate
State water board warns of coming curtailments
Water shortages lead to more cuts in crop acreage
April 1, 2015
Water worries dominate outlook for citrus growers
Legislature adopts emergency drought measure
Lengthy drought takes toll on Salinas Valley aquifers
DWR study compares past California droughts
March 25, 2015
Drought, imports worry sheep ranchers
Legislature to act on emergency drought package
Commentary: Affordable water matters to farms, environment
Water districts announce agreement on river flows
Board renews curtailment rules
March 18, 2015
Groundwater: ‘Strategic plan’ outlines DWR role in new laws
Speakers discuss factors affecting water supplies
Sorghum contains attributes to utilize water that already exists in the soil
Briefing to focus on drought and its significant impacts
March 11, 2015
Seed business reacts to water shortages
March 4, 2015
Farmers describe impact of ‘zero’ CVP allocation
Commentary: UC Davis seeks practical solutions for water needs
February 25, 2015
Commentary: Message to state water board: ‘We need water now!’
Rural groups criticize action on water petition
February 18, 2015
Testimony lists public benefits of water storage
February 11, 2015
Dealers say irrigation technology is in demand
CFBF president urges continued water investments
February 4, 2015
Water rights: Farmers prepare for possibility of new curtailments
Drought dampens strong processing tomato outlook
January 28, 2015
Commentary: Backers must assure water bond fulfills its promise
State water board warns of potential curtailments
January 21, 2015
SWP allocation increases
December 24, 2014
Storm flows lead to challenges for water system
December 17, 2014
Groundwater: New law provides chances for input from farmers
Almond conference focuses on water availability
December 10, 2014
Updated: House bill brings new attention to drought issues
Commentary: Farmers must engage in new groundwater plans
December 3, 2014
CFBF president's message: One opportunity lost; one remains
State water board removes ‘Term 91’ curtailments
November 26, 2014
Drought-shortened cotton harvest ends
Water board removes most diversion curtailments
November 12, 2014
Orange growers assess drought impact on crop
U.S. Drought Monitor affects relief for ranchers
Speakers at forum predict troubles from new state groundwater law
November 5, 2014
Crop insurance takes larger role in drought aid
Water plan update outlines state’s needs through 2050
FSA offices provide aid for losses from drought
October 29, 2014
Nut yields may be reduced by drought
Groundwater: Local entities start to discuss implementation
October 22, 2014
Commentary: A long road brought us to Proposition 1 water bond
UC researchers travel far in search of new beans
October 15, 2014
Agritourism operations deal with lack of water
Water board will ease curtailments during storms
October 8, 2014
Drought spurs more investment in new technology
Commentary: Drought highlights need for more outreach, education
IRS gives ranchers more time to replace livestock
Group seeks Supreme Court review of smelt rules
September 24, 2014
Drought prompts experiments with rice straw
Farm groups will monitor new laws on groundwater
CFBF president's message: Farm Bureau will be actively engaged as new groundwater laws take effect
September 17, 2014
Water a concern as rice harvest begins
Commentary: Groundwater legislation: "One size fits all" just doesn’t fit
In dry times, safflower becomes a more attractive crop
Drought causes doubt about orange crop estimate
September 10, 2014
Food donations underscore drought impact
Opponents ask governor to veto groundwater bills
Lack of hay challenges organic beef, dairy producers
San Joaquin Valley backers launch drive to pass Prop. 1
Beekeepers say drought may lead to ‘grim’ honey crop
September 3, 2014
Commentary: Congress must agree on California drought legislation
August 27, 2014
Decision on Klamath River water upsets CVP agencies
Drought conditions can create stress on dairy cows
August 20, 2014
Voters to decide fate of water bond this November
President's message--Water: There’s more hard work ahead
Drought boosts sales of native, water-saving plants
Alfalfa shows ability to survive on deficit irrigation
August 13, 2014
Access to water proves key factor in farmland value
Agreement helps avoid more Klamath water cutbacks
August 6, 2014
Dairy farmers hunt for silage amid drought
For groundwater, local management proves effective
July 23, 2014
Farmers markets try to weather the drought
Drought to affect energy costs this year and next
Report details potential toll on agriculture from drought
Emergency water assistance to be provided to rural areas
July 16, 2014
Water quantity, quality affect melon crops
Tight water year affects plantings of garbanzo beans
July 9, 2014
Water crisis tempers outlook for tomatoes
Board adopts curtailment rule; exempts ‘seniors’
June 25, 2014
Commentary: State must use caution on groundwater management
Klamath farmers work to reduce soil erosion
June 18, 2014
Breeding crops for drought tolerance tricky
June 11, 2014
Ongoing water crisis takes toll on citrus
Farm groups: State should act deliberately on groundwater
Senate committee discusses Klamath Basin agreements
New rules aim to streamline farm use of recycled water
June 4, 2014
More water users receive notices of curtailment
Commentary: Groundwater legislation could be checkmate
Lenders, farm groups seek change to delta smelt ruling
May 28, 2014
State water board discusses plans for curtailments
Farm groups call for swift action on drought bills
Water issues take center stage during almond tour
Short-term plan would allow aqueduct to flow backward
Irrigation district partners with cities on recycled water
May 21, 2014
Stopgap efforts aim to ease water shortages
Commentary: Congress must act now to address state’s water crisis
Rice acreage cuts affect ag aviators, economy
UC Davis estimates drought impacts to Central Valley
Search continues for drought-tolerant wheat
Water board declares Scott River curtailments
Bureau announces water allocation for Klamath Project
May 14, 2014
Drought punishes California sheep ranchers
Event focuses on future supply of groundwater
Water shortages to take toll on California alfalfa yields
Bill advances to allow additional flexibility in water use
May 7, 2014
‘Curtailments’ and other woes tighten supplies
Drought concerns lead to smaller almond forecast
April 23, 2014
Ranchers find range condition ‘not as bleak’
Drought brings new attention to groundwater
Spring storms yield modest rise in water supplies
Commentary: No-compromise stance will hurt, not help, environment
Appeals court ruling could unsettle water contracts
Study predicts drought impact on produce prices
USDA seeks to quantify impact of California drought
April 16, 2014
Drought plan omits allocations for farm water
CFBF president's message: Groundwater: One-size-fits-all won’t fit anyone
Klamath irrigators face ‘most challenging’ time since ’01
Cotton producers feel impact of water shortage
UC expert offers tips on growing alfalfa in drought
April 9, 2014
As citrus trees bloom, ‘dismal’ water year looms
Water shortages add to trend of higher prices
Commentary: Plants need it to grow; that’s how farmers ‘use’ water
Central Valley grape growers will watch water closely
Water shortages further cloud farm-labor picture
Avocado growers find ways to cope with lack of water
April 2, 2014
Russian River: Drought adds stress to frost protection plans
Drought may cut key farm exports from California
Elected officials urge water managers to alter operations
March 26, 2014
During drought, farmers must also manage stress
Farmers, elected officials discuss state’s water needs
March 19, 2014
Drought could affect food prices this year and next
Ruling on smelt protection may worsen water shortages
Water shortages will harm many people, Wenger warns
March 12, 2014
In rice country, a year ‘for the history books’
Drought poses threat to citrus in Central Valley
Commentary: Make sure people understand the drought’s full impact
FSA: Keep detailed records before seeking disaster aid
March 5, 2014
Water worries dominate talk at YF&R conference
Water: High technology, storage will both help, farmers say
Commentary: State’s politicians talk about water but have done little
Meetings look at drought response
February 26, 2014
Drought leads to early removal of almonds
Farmers respond in wake of ‘zero’ water allocation
CFBF president's message: Mother Nature always bats last
Drought reduces bee forage and pollination demand
State legislation offers short-term drought funding
Analyst predicts hay prices will rise due to drought
February 19, 2014
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
California water crisis moves into national spotlight
Nurseries worry drought will discourage sales
USDA grants variance on organic livestock rule
Tax relief exists for livestock sales forced by drought
February 12, 2014
Updated: CPUC delays new rate plan
Drought hampers Sacramento Valley farmers’ plans
Federal programs intend to help farmers during drought
February 5, 2014
Water outlook prompts zero state allocations
Cattle ranchers seek strategies for drought
Commentary: Editorial boards agree: California needs more storage
Klamath Basin farmers, ranchers face tough water year
January 29, 2014
Drought parches pastures on organic dairies
Rare ‘curtailment’ notice underlines depth of drought
January 22, 2014
Tree nurseries keep eye on water situation
Drought: Declaration calls attention to chronic problem
January 15, 2014
Seed, transplant producers anticipate impact
Commentary: Drought reveals real threat to agricultural community
January 8, 2014
Drought brings statewide agricultural impact
UC schedules drought workshop
December 25, 2013
Commentary: Is it a drought and what is the state doing about it?
Officials prepare for impact of lingering dry weather
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