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Drought and AI Technology and FAA Drone Regulations
The Agribusiness Update
With California facing a below-average snowpack and recent warm temperatures some technologies and methods are emerging to help farmers adapt their irrigation practices, and the FAA is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers.
Record drought
Idaho Ag Today
IDWR Director issues Emergency Drought Declaration for all 44 Idaho counties.
Drought Crisis
Fruit Grower Report
Based on the “alarming” news we’re hearing about the low snowpack in the mountains and another drought year lately, should we be panicking? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass says not so much.
Farm plantings in '26
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho and U.S. farmers are plowing ahead with their normal planting intentions this year despite rising input costs, lower farm-level prices for their commodities.
Western mountain snowpack
Idaho Ag Today
The bottom line regarding the state of western mountain snowpack levels and a projected lack of water runoff to fill irrigation and municipal reservoirs
March snowpack
Idaho Ag Today
Below normal mountain snowpack in several Western mountain ranges late in the water season means worry about potential runoff and water supplies.
Water Supply Concerns
Farm of the Future
Below normal Western Snowpack totals are causing more and more concern about regional water supplies.
Rain Fell. But Where’s the Snow?
California Ag Today
California reservoirs are full, yet a thin snowpack could still threaten irrigation water.
California Snowpack Low and New 10% Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Despite a strong start to California’s wet season, the snowpack remains below average, which could mean less water available for summer irrigation, and a new 10% U.S. tariff on goods from around the world took effect last Tuesday.
California Storms Bring Snow and Water Relief and End of Farm Bill Era
The Agribusiness Update
After a dry start to December, a series of storms brings rain and snow to much of California, and Ag policy analysts say 2026 could mark the end of the traditional five-year U.S. farm bill era.
Water grants
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Water Resource Board approves 38 Aging Infrastructure Grants for $22.9 million, increases ESPA recharge goal in State Water Plan.
Grim water report
Idaho Ag Today
Notes on Pacific NW Water Supply Fall meeting at Boise State University.
Grim water report
Idaho Ag Today
Notes on Pacific NW Water Supply Fall meeting at Boise State University … 11/4/25
PNW Water supply
Idaho Ag Today
Notes on Pacific NW Water Supply Fall meeting at Boise State University.
Winter Weather and La Nina
Fruit Grower Report
La Nina has arrived and that means a winter with probably a little more precipitation and a bit cooler than average.
Winter Weather Wetter
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With La Nina now firmly in place, our upcoming winter months should be a bit cooler and a bit wetter than average.