Water has been traded in the Western U.S. for decades, but as the region faces intensifying regulations, shifts in crops and drought concerns, water markets are evolving to reflect the changes. “The idea of water moving between uses and large distances has changed over the last 30 years. In the last five years especially, there […]
Walmart said Tuesday it has taken a stake in agriculture startup Plenty, becoming the first large U.S. retailer to significantly invest in indoor vertical farming as a way to deliver fresher produce to its stores. Vertical farmers tout their high-quality produce that brings higher yields while using less water and land. The method also doesn’t […]
Snow season in Northern California has always been characterized by starts and stops, but this season may have brought a little extra whiplash with a big storm in October, a dry November, record snowfall in December to end 2021 only to be followed by a near-record dry January. This region has seen similar extremes before, but because […]
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation extended the application period for a new competitive grant program, the Water Efficiency Technical Assistance program, for an additional two weeks. The new submission deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 3. Through this program, resource conservation districts, non-profit organizations, University of California, California State […]
California is approximately halfway through what may be the most closely watched wet season in state history. A rainy October and snowy December brought some relief from the extensive, multiyear drought, but a vanishingly dry January portends continuing water challenges. Parts of central California have seen a record lack of precipitation so far this month. […]
The National Weather Service in Sacramento tweeted Sunday that, despite California having a mostly dry January, snow depth and snow water content “is looking good and still running above average for this time of year.” Currently, the Northern Sierra is at about 113 percent of what is considered the normal amount of snow for this […]
How Western Water Markets Are Changing Under Pressure
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Capital Pressby Sierra McClainWater has been traded in the Western U.S. for decades, but as the region faces intensifying regulations, shifts in crops and drought concerns, water markets are evolving to reflect the changes. “The idea of water moving between uses and large distances has changed over the last 30 years. In the last five years especially, there […]
Walmart Invests in Indoor Vertical Farming Startup Plenty
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Anne D'InnocenzioWalmart said Tuesday it has taken a stake in agriculture startup Plenty, becoming the first large U.S. retailer to significantly invest in indoor vertical farming as a way to deliver fresher produce to its stores. Vertical farmers tout their high-quality produce that brings higher yields while using less water and land. The method also doesn’t […]
Season Snowfall Totals Have Dropped Since 1970 in the Sierra, But Average Precipitation Has Gone Up
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KCRAby Heather WaldmanSnow season in Northern California has always been characterized by starts and stops, but this season may have brought a little extra whiplash with a big storm in October, a dry November, record snowfall in December to end 2021 only to be followed by a near-record dry January. This region has seen similar extremes before, but because […]
Water Efficiency Grant Deadline Extended
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Western FarmPressThe California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation extended the application period for a new competitive grant program, the Water Efficiency Technical Assistance program, for an additional two weeks. The new submission deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 3. Through this program, resource conservation districts, non-profit organizations, University of California, California State […]
After Snowy December, California Suddenly Turns Dry, Magnifying Drought Concern
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby Jacob FeuersteinCalifornia is approximately halfway through what may be the most closely watched wet season in state history. A rainy October and snowy December brought some relief from the extensive, multiyear drought, but a vanishingly dry January portends continuing water challenges. Parts of central California have seen a record lack of precipitation so far this month. […]
Sierra Snow Levels Still Above Average, More Storms Predicted First Week of February
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NBC Bay Areaby Bay City NewsThe National Weather Service in Sacramento tweeted Sunday that, despite California having a mostly dry January, snow depth and snow water content “is looking good and still running above average for this time of year.” Currently, the Northern Sierra is at about 113 percent of what is considered the normal amount of snow for this […]