…for customers to expect any water this season from the project.” DWR also has asked the SWRCB to adjust water permit terms that control State Water Project and federal Central…
California GOP Reps Unite on Water Bill
…crisis in California. H.R. 3964, the Sacramento–San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act restores water reliability to California communities by codifying the bipartisan Bay-Delta Accord. It also reforms onerous federal…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…the federal government. The Agricultural Act contributes major savings to deficit reduction, significant reforms to policy, and yet still provides a safety net not only for the production of American…
Costa Statement on State of the Union
…growing population. “While I have had my differences with the Obama Administration, I agree that now is the time for us to reexamine our priorities, now is the time to…
Final Version of Farm Bill Reflects CA Priorities
Top priorities for California farmers and ranchers have been achieved in the federal farm bill that appears headed for final action in Congress this week. The California Farm Bureau Federation…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…water management. The bond funds would leverage local and federal investment in projects that reduce demand, build supply, and offer additional benefits such as wildlife habitat and flood management. The…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…Devin Nunes, and David Valadao joined together to urge the Administration to reconsider this potentially devastating move. The bipartisan group of lawmakers called for action consistent with the law within…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/disaster-loans). For a comprehensive online source for all federal disaster assistance, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ ….
CA Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
…and David Valadao sent a letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein, stating in part quote “While we appreciate your call to appoint a federal drought task force and a federal drought…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…2014, 5 p.m. PST, and should be submitted through the CPS Grant System website at http://ucanr.org/cpsgrants/. All qualified research professionals are eligible to apply for CPS funding. Federal Funds Management…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…by clicking here. The year-long program kicks off in the spring. Topics include environmental issues, the state and federal legislative process, dairy pricing and economics, biotechnological developments, marketing and promotion,…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…federal Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project, the people who live and work in agricultural areas of the Valley are facing a disaster,” said Tom Birmingham, General…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…Governor’s drought State of Emergency follows a series of actions the administration has taken to ensure that California is prepared for record dry conditions. In May 2013, Governor Brown issued…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…in people’s best interest, and said the federal government should follow the governor’s lead in taking immediate action to provide flexibility in regulations that could hinder water transfers. “Given the…