The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has cutoff irrigation water to basin farmers this season to protect fish. The association says that action totally ignores the needs of migrating waterfowl.
Farmers provide habitat for birds in their irrigated fields.
Without water farmers cannot grow crops or help birds. Meanwhile, officials in North Coast counties continue assessing winegrape damage in that region, but say it will be several weeks before the extent is known. Some varieties may send out some new productive shoots even after frost damage. Avocados benefit growers, users There is good news for both California avocado growers and consumers. Farm prices remain strong, while consumers are finding retail prices lower than last year.