Concurrent efforts to address the needs of Central Valley canals are moving forward. The Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act aims to restore the capacity of here San Joaquin Valley canals….
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
President Joe Biden’s proposed budget places an emphasis on rural infrastructure, nutrition, and climate change mitigation. The fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request includes a notable funding increase for the…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Reopens and SCOTUS Hears California Union Access Dispute
…authorize State agencies to issue long-term grazing leases for ranchers as a means of combating wildfire risk. President Joe Biden recently unveiled the American Jobs Plan to address critical infrastructure…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-09-21
…UC ANR strategic plan which serves as a roadmap for future success, and a roadblock in President Biden’s infrastructure plan. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…workers and enhancing food processing and market infrastructure. The legislation includes $477 million for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Funding would support grants for farmers and ranchers…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…the National Water Resources Association. The infrastructure package includes several provisions important to agriculture and rural America. Along with investments in transportation infrastructure, the plan includes funding for agricultural research…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
President Joe Biden recently unveiled the American Jobs Plan to address critical infrastructure needs. The plan calls for $2.25 trillion in investment over eight years. Improvements would be made to…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…initiatives, and address groundwater sustainability. Additionally, the bond legislation calls for $750 million for investments in infrastructure aimed at combatting hunger. The approach seeks to improve food access through a…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…are also being encouraged. Some of the project types that may be suitable include those incorporating innovative approaches to leverage federal support in conservation. Projects for significant infrastructure investment to…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…infrastructure in the development of any infrastructure proposal. Biden is expected to present an infrastructure proposal to Congress later this year. Several of the letter signatories have pointed out the…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…immediately reengaging on negotiations of the voluntary agreements and supporting critical water infrastructure investments to help ensure we can continue managing water efficiently, even as we face the consequences of…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…goals. Actions will be taking to conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect climate research, and improve renewable energy infrastructure. One of the executive orders commits to the 30…