…to reconcile this legislation with legislation that has already passed in the House. It is Westlands’ hope that this process can begin quickly, and we are confident that Senator Feinstein…
U.S. Forest Service Increases its Firefighting Aircraft Fleet as Fire Season Begins
…exceed Forest Service and Department of the Interior budgets. The proposal tracks closely with legislation authored by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho, and Representatives Mike Simpson…
California Women for Agriculture Take on Sacramento
…California Women for Agriculture (CWA) from all over the state attended legislative and lobbying efforts in Sacramento earlier this month. The meetings provided an overview of legislation currently in front…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…of the drought. 15. Pursuant to the drought legislation I signed into law on March 1, 2014, by July 1, 2014, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, in consultation…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
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…