Today, California Governor Jerry Brown announced historic, statewide mandatory water restrictions aimed primarily at urban water users in response to California’s ongoing drought. Brown’s Executive Order mandates substantial water reductions for all Californians across the state. In his announcement, the governor acknowledged that agriculture has “borne much…
As reported in yesterday’s special edition of Spotlight, California Governor Jerry Brown issued an executive order requiring new reductions in water use, especially in urban areas. In his statement, Brown said that farmers had “borne the brunt of the drought to date.” The Governor expanded on these thoughts yesterday in a segment that aired on ...
Today the California Farm Water Coalition issued the results of a survey indicating that in 2015 over 40% of the state’s irrigated farmland will lose 80% or more of its normal surface supply. Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade issued a statement on the report which highlights some of the quantifiable effects the ongoing drought is ...
Today, Governor Jerry Brown announced a revised plan to accelerate Delta habitat restoration and fix the state’s aging water infrastructure. The Governor’s office issued a release saying “the revised plan is the absolute best path forward” for fixing California’s aging water delivery system, in addition to protecting the economy and public safety. The plan is…
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is hosting a Drought Forum on May 5, 2015, at the Fresno County Fairgrounds. The forum will allow farmers, farm workers and community stakeholders an opportunity to provide public comment. Prior to the public comment period, the board will receive an update from Director Mark Ghilarducci, Governor’s ...
Get ready to hear a lot about tax reform in California, but be warned: What most taxpayers would think of as reform may not be what we see from the California Legislature and the many interest groups that want to increase state spending. They will use the word “reform” all day long, which in a ...