Agriculture

While the state does not have a single dry area, Westlands Water District noted the need to increase water supplies so California can withstand future droughts.

Consistent loss of water supplies are hitting the Valley’s pocketbook in more than one way, a new report from Westlands Water District finds.

Over 100,000 acres throughout the west side of the Central Valley within Westlands Water District will be able to be repurposed for energy projects.

While Central Valley farmers are applauding the Trump administration, California’s top officials are signalling their intent to take action against the new water policy.

The USDA plans to roll out the payments by February of next year.

The new policy decision is the product of executive orders that President Trump signed earlier this year.

After leading the water agency for nearly a decade, Phillips plans to transition out of his role early next year.