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…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…with the potential for significant seismic activity. After a big quake, damage to the infrastructure could be a bigger problem than damage to the farm. Loss of electrical power is…
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
…operated infrastructure needs serious attention, but the GAO Act does not provide a meaningful and lasting solution.” The opposition to the Great American Outdoors Act is being spearheaded by the…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…one million acres of productive farmland. Supporting water infrastructure and maximizing the value and efficiency of water supplies will become even more important as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continues…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
…water and wastewater infrastructure. “These investments will bring modern, reliable water and wastewater infrastructure to rural communities. They will replace deteriorating, leaking water pipes with new ones and upgrade water…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
…in our infrastructure for decades and repairing and improving some of our water conveyance infrastructure is important.” The signatories of the letter include the California Farm Bureau Federation, Milk Producers…