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Feds, Calif. boost Valley water supplies to 100 percent
Historic rainfall and snowpack have finally given way to full allocations for Valley farmers and communities.
April 20, 2023
KIND Snacks starting new ag initiative in Madera County
The initiative is focused on sourcing all of KIND’s almonds from farms that use regenerative practices.
April 20, 2023
House panel dives head-first in drought, flood issues during Tulare hearing
Tulare played host to a Congressional hearing on California's struggles to effectively manage water in drought and flood.
April 12, 2023
Water mismanagement is an urgent wake-up call for Californians
With the wet winter currently underway, California have a chance to break the cycle of feast and famine, writes William Bourdeau.
April 10, 2023
Fixing Calif. water woes starts with first-hand look at Valley’s devastation
House Natural Resources Committee chair Rep. Bruce Westerman (R–AR) and Rep. David Valadao preview the upcoming work for a Valley-based field hearing on drought and flooding.
April 7, 2023
Local ag initiative seeking feedback from farmers
The Fresno Merced Future of Food wants local farmers to identify their greatest needs for their workforce.
April 6, 2023
Costa introduces legislation to repair major California canals
The Fresno lawmaker wants to deliver badly-needed dollars to restore capacity for key waterways.
April 4, 2023
Reclamation hikes water allocation for Valley farmers after storms
Storms have given Valley farmers what they've always asked for: more water. Now, they have a new demand.
March 28, 2023
House panel hones in on Calif.’s lackluster water storage
Washington lawmakers heard from farming leaders, including one Valley luminary, about the need to boost water infrastructure investment.
March 28, 2023
Amid south Valley’s massive flooding, where’s Gavin?
California's Governor has rarely shied away from disaster sites in Central California. He has yet to make an appearance in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
March 27, 2023