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Westlands economic report ties low water deliveries to loss of economic activity
Consistent loss of water supplies are hitting the Valley’s pocketbook in more than one way, a new report from Westlands Water District finds.
Westlands approves plan to repurpose fallowed land for solar, energy storage
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.
Report: Calif. officials look to oppose Trump’s latest water action
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.
Trump reveals $12 billion aid package to farmers
The USDA plans to roll out the payments by February of next year.
Feds approve new water policy expected to boost supplies to Valley farmers
The new policy decision is the product of executive orders that President Trump signed earlier this year.
Calif. appeals court dismisses Wonderful Company’s lawsuit contesting nursery unionization
The farming enterprise behind Wonderful Pistachios took their case over a coerced unionization effort to a California Appeals Court.
Jason Phillips to step down as CEO of Friant Water Authority
After leading the water agency for nearly a decade, Phillips plans to transition out of his role early next year.
California Dairies Inc. announces new CEO
Rob Vandenheuvel has been promoted to CEO after working as the organization’s COO.
Study finds major increase in surface water costs during drought
California could stabilize its surface water costs by building more water storage, tempering a volatile market.
Almonds propel Fresno County to top ag county in nation
The county broke the $9 billion threshold for ag production for the first time ever.
