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California Ag is pioneering a new era of innovation, resilience
San Joaquin Valley farms are buoyed by the reduction of administrative burdens courtesy of policy changes in Washington. But this new era is marked by increased innovation on the part of farmers, too, writes William Bourdeau.
Kings watershed snowpack measures less than last year
Water supplies in the Kings watershed are below last year’s count, even as California’s snowpack as a whole has made up ground to come in close to average for the season’s peak.
Costa seeks to expand access to dairy in SNAP
People who are on food stamps would have greater access to dairy products under a new bipartisan bill that is being considered by Congress.
Reclamation boosts Central Valley water supply
Agricultural water contractors are going to receive more of their contracted water than they originally expected.
River Park Farmers Market celebrates milestone moment
The farmers market has had to cut down to one-day a week but still has dozens of events scheduled for the year.
Alta Irrigation District to develop major groundwater recharge basins
The district has made its two largest land purchases in the last five decades over the last year.
LaMalfa introduces resolution to increase water pumping by repealing longfin smelt endangered listing
Three Republican Congressmen who represent parts of the Central Valley have teamed up with LaMalfa on the resolution.
Westlands appoints new Science Advisor to help with water management decisions
Brad Carvallo will be relied upon to provide a scientific look at all of the district’s water management decisions moving forward.
U.S. Bank sues Valley water titan Vidovich over $105mil loan default
The Bay Area water titan who made his name dealing Valley water rights to Southern California is facing a suit for nine-figure unpaid debts
Westlands opens high school scholarship applications
High school students in westside school districts are eligible to apply for a scholarship.
