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Federal lawmakers from California have introduced legislation to create permanent disaster relief for farmers who lose crop revenue due to severe drought, massive wildfires and flooding.

The onset of warm temperatures is accelerating the melting of a record-breaking snowpack, triggering worries of continued flooding in California’s Central Valley.

The Farm Credit Administration recently received a quarterly update on economic issues affecting agriculture as well as an update on the performance of the Farm Credit System through 2022.

Months of heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding have dealt a new financial blow to California farmers. The USDA has declared April as 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.

Widespread flooding from continuing storms have caused extensive damage for California agriculture, with more storms expected this month.

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced his agency is expanding efforts to reduce the risk of wildfires in the western U.S.

The World Meteorological Assoc. says the La Nina weather pattern will last through the end of 2022. The U.S. Cattlemen’s Assoc. is holding its 15th Annual Meeting and Cattle Producer’s Forum in Nashville, Dec. 8-10.

Farmers and ranchers in California’s Russian River watershed are likely to see continued restrictions on irrigation supplies this year. The state plans to revise its emergency drought regulations next month.

Lisa Sargent, Community Relations & Outreach Program Manager says on Monday a special team from Yakima traveled to the impact area to help families.

Like last year officials are hoping for a gradual warmup this spring to help avoid a rush of melting snow flowing into the Yakima Valley.