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Water Wisdom – from the Growing California video series

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Water Wisdom,” a profile of Central California farmer Don Cameron and his innovative water management to lessen the pain of the drought.  

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Governor’s May Revise budget doubles-down on CDFA drought and climate change programs

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Governor Brown’s revised budget for May, released today, makes great strides in helping agriculture adapt to the ongoing drought and climate change. The Governor proposes to provide substantial assistance to farmers to increase their water efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, build … Continue reading →

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Governor Brown talks about drought and Ag on PBS

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs
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Video: Secretary Ross offers updates on drought, dairy pricing in interview at World Ag Expo

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

At the World Ag Expo February 10-12 in Tulare, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross was interviewed by WAE-TV, a partnership with the Expo and Dairy Business Communications. She provided updates on California’s ongoing drought and recent activity on the dairy pricing … Continue reading →

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Video: Taking Advantage of Storm Flows

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Office of Public Affairs

DWR Director Mark Cowin and USBR Mid-Pacific Regional Director David Murillo respond to storm flow questions at a recent California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting. The California Department of Water Resources, which operates the State Water Project, and … Continue reading →

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Farm leaders celebrate water bond passage, prepare for round two – from the Fresno Bee

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

 By Mark Grossi, The Fresno Bee Farm water officials worked years on the $7.5 billion state water bond that passed Tuesday, offering the possibility of partly bankrolling a new reservoir near Fresno. Now it’s time for round two – actually … Continue reading →

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Why California’s drought-stressed fruit may be better for you – From KQED

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

By Sasha Khokha California’s severe drought is putting stress on everyone these days: the residents whose wells are running dry; the farmers forced to experiment with growing their produce with much less water; and of course, the thirsty fruits and … Continue reading →

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USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

2014 Farm Bill’s APH Yield Exclusion to be Implemented for 2015 Spring Crops WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2014 – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide relief to farmers affected … Continue reading →

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Ag leaders on-hand as Governor Brown signs landmark groundwater legislation

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Signing message from Governor Brown To Members of the California Legislature: I am signing AB 1739, SB 1168 and SB 1319, which taken collectively establish a new structure for managing the State’s groundwater. These bills accomplish a number of goals … Continue reading →

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From USDA: Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Office of Public Affairs

Congressionally Mandated Payment Reductions to Take Effect at Beginning of New Fiscal Year Ranchers Applying for LFP Support Who Have Scheduled Appointments by Sept. 30th Will not be Impacted WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging producers … Continue reading →

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