SACRAMENTO, April 22, 2014 – Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed in March by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…can sustainably manage groundwater consistent with the action plan. No timetable has been announced for developing state policies or introducing legislation. Because of the seriousness of the groundwater situation, Wenger…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…energy policies and more. Implementing such a large piece of legislation within the mandated timeline requires a coordinated effort across all areas of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Immediately after…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed earlier this month by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm water conservation practices throughout…
Vilsack Comments on Our Nation’s Wilderness: Yours to Enjoy and Protect
…of our nation. The Wilderness Act itself was landmark legislation that formally established protections for undeveloped tracts of land across the United States and created the country’s National Wilderness Preservation…
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
…not permanent. The U.S. Senate has failed to consider H.R. 1038 or its Senate companion legislation, S. 1802. “While the CFTC’s recognition of the disproportionate impact these regulations place on…
Negotiations Key for New Water Bill
Council Chambers attendees were spilling out into the lobby at the Water Resource Management Board’s hearing at Fresno City Hall. Supporters heard Senator Jim Costa explain how successful legislation happens…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…that reason that the District supports efforts by members of the California congressional delegation in both houses of Congress to enact legislation that would provide direction on how the Endangered…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
Tulare County Farm Bureau Tulare County Farm Bureau Board of Directors made their support known this week for H.R.3964 and S.2016, the two current federal legislative proposals that address drought…
Costa Introduces Bills to Increase CA Water Storage
From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa Legislation Would Expand Shasta Dam, Temperance Flat, and San Luis Reservoir Washington, DC—Rep. Jim Costa introduced a package of legislation that would invest…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…water crisis, Republican House Members representing parts of the Central Valley and other areas reiterated that they stand ready to negotiate with the Senate on legislation to help resolve the…
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
…of the drought, fewer farm workers are needed. Meanwhile, the new legislation also increases penalties for illegally diverting water. The legislation will take effect immediately once signed by the governor….
House and Senate Tax Leaders Pursuing Conflicting Tracts on Tax Breaks
…legislation will get done before the election. Pat Wolff, American Farm Bureau Federation’s tax and budget specialist, says both chambers know that they need to deal with the expired tax…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) announced new legislation today to place a water bond on the November 2014 ballot that prioritizes water storage benefiting all Californians. SB 1370 greatly scales back…