Jul 19, 2021
What is shaping up as the most significant drought in decades has impacted much of the West.
A lack of adequate rain, sizzling temperatures and a snowpack that all but vanished have led to major cutbacks in surface water deliveries, including to Sacramento Valley rice fields. This year’s rice acreage is about 20...
Jul 1, 2021
The driest year in decades has been a jolt to much of California. Challenges extend beyond cities and farms, as wildlife is impacted by a sharp drop in habitat.
One saving grace in the Sacramento Valley is the continued creativity and collaboration between rice growers and conservation groups.
Millions of ducks depend...