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Newsom in Merced County declares drought

Newsom wants to boost ag drought relief, double flood spending

05/12/23 7:00 AM By Brad Hooker

Ahead of releasing his revised budget proposal, Newsom teased out new spending for flood protection and response and nudged up drought relief for businesses supporting farmers.

‘Lifeline’ to small farmers faces key hurdle

05/11/23 6:59 AM By Brad Hooker

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Asm. James Gallagher is proposing $100 million in relief for small businesses that support agriculture and are struggling after drought and flooding.

California stalled on drought relief for ag businesses. Now small towns are struggling to survive

04/26/23 8:10 AM By Brad Hooker

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The Newsom administration championed $75 million in drought relief to keep small agricultural businesses afloat. Yet the emergency assistance will not make it to those in need until at least summer.

Economist: Farmers will adapt if policymakers let them innovate

08/11/22 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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UC Davis Agricultural Economist Daniel Sumner saluted farmers for remaining strong and resilient by adapting and warned lawmakers to give agriculture the space to innovate.

China a growing concern for walnut exports

06/15/22 8:07 AM By Brad Hooker

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China has outpaced the U.S. as the world’s top walnut producer, as California growers grapple a slew of setbacks.

Voluntary drought cutbacks along Russian River hit a snag

06/09/22 5:31 PM By Brad Hooker

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PG&E put the year-long effort to a grinding halt, raising red flags for agricultural interests.

Rice growers praise Newsom’s $75M in drought aid

06/08/22 7:09 AM By Brad Hooker

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The California Rice Commission and Sacramento Valley growers see the emergency grants as a lifeline to the many small agricultural businesses supporting farmers.

House Republicans hear Western drought woes

05/12/22 7:17 AM By Brad Hooker

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Republican members of the House Natural Resources Committee heard testimony from several California farm interests in a drought forum.

A year of curtailments draws a range of criticism

05/06/22 6:49 AM By Brad Hooker

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The state water board is planning to readopt an emergency regulation for curtailments along the Scott and Shasta River watersheds

Conant: Smaller irrigation districts may not operate this year

04/06/22 7:24 AM By Brad Hooker

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Bureau of Reclamation Regional Director Ernest Conant described the current drought as unprecedented to the State Board of Food and Agriculture on Tuesday.

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