…curb necessary upgrades to water infrastructure. Puglia said that destabilizing the current system disincentives investment. Creating uncertainty within the water rights system makes state and federal cost-share programs less of…
Sites Reservoir Continues Progress with Water Board Decision
…Reservoir Project can safely and reliably serve as a key component of new infrastructure to manage California’s water in light of our changing climate.” Several factors will be considered during…
Week in Review: WOTUS Reined In & Fewer INSV Issues Than Last Year
…be lower than what was seen in 2022. The process of funding improvements to California’s water infrastructure is showing incremental advancement. The grant awards are intended to further efforts as…
Making Strides in Funding Water Infrastructure Improvements
The process of funding improvements to California’s water infrastructure is showing incremental advancement. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said the administrative process can be a…
Week in Review: Colorado River Agreement Reached & Floodwater Diversion Flexibility Expanded
…with the positive water outlook for growers this year, cotton acreage is taking a big hit. Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. Subscribe…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-26-23
…of infrastructure. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
…the Rural Partners Network access good-paying jobs, improved infrastructure, affordable housing, and quality health care. The funding will support 52 projects in Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, North…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural…
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. The legislative package seeks to speed up the construction process while also streamlining permitting and court review….
‘Several Things to Overcome’ with Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
…is the lack of the infrastructure required to support such a sweeping change. Isom used the early adoption of electronic cars as an example of more vehicles on the road…
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
…are refined in the latest order to help protect water quality and infrastructure in the Central Valley. “We’ll continue working with local partners to protect lives and livelihoods on the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-15-23
…making strides in funding water infrastructure improvements and part one of a conversation on wage rates and overtime pay in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Industry Coalition Encouraging Ag Research Support in The Next Farm Bill
…Title VII of the next Farm Bill. “An investment of $5 billion in agricultural research infrastructure at colleges of agriculture would be a significant step in an overall strategy to…
Week in Review: Wet Weather Allows for Full Allocations & ‘Screams’ for More Storage
…need for water infrastructure improvements. Rice planting season is getting a late start with the rainy weather in April having pushed back the timeline. The comment window for the draft…