Items Tagged with 'Imperial Valley'

The Bureau of Reclamation is laying out two sharply different alternatives for future Colorado River water cuts: Prioritize reductions based on water rights seniority – California’s preferred option or distribute cuts evenly across all Lower Basin water users.

With drought conditions worsening in many parts of California and more water restrictions, farmers will likely idle between 600,000 to 800,000 acres this year, says Roland Fumasi, EVP & North American Regional Head, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness.

Coachella has passed a measure mandating ag employers pay an additional $4 per hour for at least the next four months.

The Imperial Irrigation District set ground rules for future water negotiations, while a legal battle with a local farmer threatens to cripple its negotiating power.