Joel Nelsen: Decisions Needed On Drought [Opinion]

Governor Brown moves to cut red tape to more easily direct water where it is needed.

The interactive site helps growers who work with pressure chambers — tools for measuring plant water stress.

The harsh weather conditions out West set the stage for a decreased presence of certain pests and diseases, which is good news for growers.

An unusual soil pest and drought conditions present unique challenges for California growers.

Announcement represents the first wave of drought-related food assistance which will be delivered to communities throughout California this year.

Here are 7 things almond growers can do to get by with less water.

Farm Aid, California Certified Organic Farmers, and Community Alliance with Family Farmers offer disaster assistance to organic farmers who have suffered the effects of the drought.

Carefully managed deficit irrigation of up to 15% will not reduce yields.

Cooperative Extension collaborates with partners to provide growers and homeowners information for coping with the looming drought.

The money will support food banks in farm communities — the areas most devastated by the drought.

Pointers focus on how much to irrigate, when to start irrigating, nitrogen reductions, and more.

Agricultural group raises estimate of fallowed land to 1,250 square miles as the state’s traditional “rainy” season nears end.

Several groups join to together to launch ‘Californians Don’t Waste’ campaign.

Implementing short- and long-term strategies can help farming operations during drought years.

While dry in the far west states, the report predicts a near normal water supply for most areas east of the Continental Divide.

USDA will provide up to $100 million in livestock disaster assistance, additional $10 million for water conservation.

$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands.

Research shows potato production may benefit from short-term drought cycles.

Growers in 57 of the state’s 58 counties are eligible for low-interest emergency loans.