Water
Water in 2022 looks dismal as snowpack melts
The optimism spurred by heavy snowstorms in December has melted away, and the 2022 water year is now looking bleak. After facing the driest recorded January and February in state history, California Department of Water... more »
IFPA submits comments on proposed ag water changes in Produce Safety Rule
Support for regulations with flexibility that allow fruit and vegetable growers to manage risks unique to their production environment as well as calls for a final rule were among the key messages delivered by the... more »
Drought means no US water for irrigators in California
Zero. That's how much water is being allocated to Central Valley Project irrigation contractors north and south of the delta this year. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's announcement last week marked the second year in... more »
California Farm Bureau president responds to Central Valley Project announcement
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced Feb. 23 that it anticipates zero water allocations this year from the Central Valley Project, likely marking the second straight year that California farmers and ranchers will be denied... more »
Retired cranberry bog restorations pursued in New England
Cranberry farming was once a prominent industry in southeastern Massachusetts. Today, however, the cranberry industry is shifting to other areas of the U. S. and Canada. Many New England cranberry bogs are retiring, and efforts are... more »
California agencies working to sustain groundwater
A new era of groundwater management in California continues to take shape as local agencies develop and implement plans that identify how they intend to achieve groundwater sustainability goals over the next 20 years. "The... more »
Subsidence seen in California water year 2021; slower than previous droughts
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released new satellite-based data that show subsidence – or the sinking of the land surface due to excessive groundwater pumping – continues in the state. DWR has intensified statewide subsidence... more »
Economic impact of irrigation equipment, services industry pegged
A new study measured the economic impact of the irrigation industry in the United States in 2020 and found that it has been growing by 2% per year since 2010. It also found the industry... more »
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