…in water use, agriculture has become a natural target. It takes a lot of water to grow crops, and as the governor was quick to point out, agriculture has taken…
McCarthy Statement on California Water Restrictions
Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on Governor Brown’s water restriction mandate: “The current drought in California is devastating. Today’s order from the governor should not only alarm…
Governor’s Drought Task Force Discusses Emergency Actions
Following the announcements of the new mandatory statewide water reductions, the Governor’ drought task force briefed the media on the emergency actions. Listen to information directly from state agency leaders….
Gov. Brown Directs First-Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions
…executive order issued by the governor today. Save Water For the first time in state history, the governor has directed the State Water Resources Control Board to implement mandatory water…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…Central Valley Project. In December 2013, the Governor formed a Drought Task Force to quickly respond to the emerging drought impacts throughout the state. The following month, the Governor declared…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…and well past its time.” The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The State Board conducts…
Western View: Drought Crisis Response Is Too Little
Len Wilcox explains why the governor’s drought crisis package needs to go much further to find solutions. Water Crisis The governor and state legislators unveiled a billion-dollar program to deal…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…of droughts and floods and the Governor declared a drought state of emergency. In April 2014, the Governor called on the state to redouble their efforts at combating drought. Last…
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
…fish species, are based on conjecture and unproven theories that have done nothing to protect fish populations. Instead, fish populations continue to decline. The governor has a plan for addressing…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and took office in January 2009. He was reappointed soon after the president’s re-election in 2012. Previously, Vilsack served two terms as governor of…
State and Federal Officials to Disscuss Drought Operations With California State Board of Food and Agriculture
…of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The State Board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government…
Assemblymember Gray: “FFA Funding Safe and Sound in Governor’s Proposed Budget”
Adam Gray After a successful fight to preserve state funds for FFA last year, Assemblymember Adam C. Gray (D-Merced), expressed his pleasure that Governor Brown’s proposed budget maintains funding for…
Western View: High Speed Rail?
High Speed Rail? Len Wilcox discusses Governor Brown’s high speed rail project. High Speed Rail Last week, Governor Brown went to Fresno and held an invitation-only groundbreaking ceremony for the…
Brown Administration Opposes Federal Drought Legislation
…fairly balance the needs of a diverse state with many different stakeholders and regional concerns. John Laird As a result of the drought state of emergency declared by the Governor…