Kings County judge grants temporary relief to farmers from state-imposed groundwater pumping restrictions in Tulare Lake subbasin.
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A new study suggests that water conservation may be a more effective way to adapt to climate change in the Western US than expanding reservoir capacity.
Nevada joins six western states demanding more water investmentsĀ
Western states request more funding to address long-term drought and aridification.
California’s high reservoir levels reflected in 2024 allocations
California's Central Valley Project water allocations for 2024 show improvement due to increased snowpack, but south-of-Delta contractors still face limitations and water conservation efforts are...
USDA: Net farm income hits record high, but fewer farms exist
Ag Secretary Vilsack warns of farm consolidation crisis and fewer small farms, urges policy shift to support diverse farm sizes and bolster rural economies.
Snow drought threatens west, senators call for Farm Bill action
US senators urge action in Farm Bill for drought-hit West amid record low snowpack and water deficits.