drought

UC Davis: Drought costs California $1.84B and 10,100 jobs

The drought is tightening its grip on California agriculture, squeezing about 30 percent more workers and cropland out of production than in 2014, acc... continue reading »

Drought update: California farmers agree to water cuts

The Western drought is proving to be the most dangerous in recent history. Farmers in California — and other areas along the West Coast — are doin... continue reading »

$21 million set aside to aid in drought relief

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest approximately $21 million in additional... continue reading »