By Bob Johnson, Ag Alert California almond growers have reduced the amount of water needed to produce a nut by 33% since 1990 by investing heavily in well-managed microsprinkler and drip irrigation systems. They aim to further reduce their drops...
By Christine Souza, Ag Alert California’s reservoirs are nearly empty due to historic drought conditions. Water supplies for many farmers are curtailed or cut off entirely, leaving them to hope that Mother Nature brings winter rain and snowpack to rescue...
By Nigel Duara, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The head of California’s agriculture agency says the Golden State can says on the “California State of Mind” podcast that even devastating drought doesn’t...
By Ellen M. Bruno, Brittney Goodrich, and Richard J. Sexton, Giannini Foundation Of Agricultural Economics The California almond industry has seen remarkable growth over the past couple decades. Can additional growth and high prices be sustained? We discuss expected changes...
Pressured by growers and legislators, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 39 counties as most of California experiences severe drought. The order, which affects more than half of the state, will expedite water sales among growers while allowing...
