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Rain Fell. But Where’s the Snow?
California Ag Today
California reservoirs are full, yet a thin snowpack could still threaten irrigation water.
California Launches New CalWATRS Water Rights System
California Ag Today
The State Water Board’s new CalWATRS platform replaces eWRIMS and streamlines how Californians manage and report their water rights.
California’s Water Crisis: The High Cost of Inaction
California Ag Today
A new study warns that without coordinated efforts, California risks losing billions in agricultural output and millions of acre-feet of water. Senate Bill 72 aims to secure the state’s water future by 2040.
Water Rights 101
California Ag Today
New documents from State Water Resources Control Board aim to improve understanding of water rights holders as to their rights and reporting requirements.
Water Resources Development Act Heads to Committee
California Ag Today
Last week legislation was released that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study and carry out a host of water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across the country.
California Farming Region Placed on Water Probation
California Ag Today
After a day-long hearing, the State Water Resources Council has put the Tulare Lake basin under "probationary" status.
What a Winter El Nino Means for Agriculture
Line on Agriculture
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how this weather pattern will translate to agricultural water supplies.
Part 1: Family Farm Alliance Fights for Irrigators
Line on Agriculture
Dan Keppen, Executive Director of the Family Farm Alliance
Checking Sustainability Boxes with Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over the past 50 years, the cotton sector has reduced land use by 30%, cut soil loss by 45%, and reduced water consumption by 58%.
Peanuts More Water Efficient Than Ever
Southeast Regional Ag News
The water footprint of peanuts has been relatively small for decades, but updated data shows the industry has improved water efficiency by nearly a third.