…we’re going to protect our farmers, our water infrastructure, and the native ecosystems threatened by the swamp rat menace.” Nutria are an invasive species from South America that were thought…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
…outlines areas of need for funding in fiscal year 2021. The bill was enacted to help federal officials restore and maintain the necessary infrastructure on public lands. “Each year our…
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…to develop a bilateral trade agreement with India as well. Some of the concerns about opening India to more dairy imports are related to the dairy infrastructure in India. There…
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
…forest management, and expanding green infrastructure in urban areas. Little detail was provided for how state agencies are expected to implement the 30×30 pledge. It directs the California Natural Resources…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
President Donald Trump issued an executive order focused on water management and infrastructure. Under this new order, the Water Subcabinet was created and will be co-chaired by the Secretary of…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
New legislation introduced by Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jeff Fortenberry aims to strengthen the meat processing sector. The Strengthening Local Processing Act looks to address processing issues on a more…
Friant-Kern Canal Repair Bill – SB 559 – Vetoed by Governor Newsom
…initially introduced by Senator Melissa Hurtado. SB 559 sought to address the failing infrastructure of the water conveyance system that more than 18,000 farms throughout the Central Valley rely on….
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…is updating California’s water infrastructure. By improving the WIFIA funding program, this legislation helps California’s water community move forward with critical water infrastructure investments.” The act was introduced by Congressman…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses and damages. “California agricultural producers are vital to the state’s economy, and FSA stands ready to assist in their recovery…
2020 Water Resilience Portfolio Released by Governor Newsom
…when its dry, and making some long-term investments in California’s water infrastructure.” Of particular importance to the agriculture community, the 2020 Water Resilience Portfolio maintains an emphasis on cooperation between…
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
…report notes that the project is eligible for support under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. Under section 4007 of the WIIN Act, up to 50 percent…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…technology infrastructure and nearly $199 million will be used for addressing specialty crop pests. Funding support for rural broadband would also be increased by $435 million from the 2020 level….
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…issued to communities in San Diego, San Joaquin, Sacramento, Sierra and Central Coast regions. The funding is aimed at supporting projects to address infrastructure needs, depleted groundwater levels, flood control…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…policy recommendations to advance the progress of federal environmental goals. The Climate Crisis Action Plan highlights 12 pillars of emphasis which include infrastructure investment, increasing resilience to climate impacts, and…