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Yakima Basin Water Forecast Improves Slightly
Yakima Basin Water Forecast Improves Slightly
Yakima Basin Water Forecast Improves Slightly
The Bureau of Reclamation released its April total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin, which shows little change in the anticipated water supply for the season ahead.  Like the March report, this month’s forecast indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season.  The estimate ...
Groundwater Takes Center Stage In Boise
Groundwater Takes Center Stage In Boise
Groundwater Takes Center Stage In Boise
Idaho lawmakers are considering reforms to the state’s domestic use exemption in Idaho water law.  The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s Braden Jensen said Senate Bill 1083A, was developed by a water user workgroup, of which IFBF was a part.   “Curren...
Bentz Discusses Water, EAS During Central Oregon Field Hearing
Bentz Discusses Water, EAS During Central Oregon Field Hearing
Bentz Discusses Water, EAS During Central Oregon Field Hearing
"But the final word over control of water does not have to be surrendered to agencies and judges," noted eastern Oregon’s Cliff Bentz, during a field hearing to address Central Oregon’s Water Supply last week.  "We are here because it's our belief that with your help and insight. We can develop legis...
Future Of Farming: Water Rights Vital In The West
Future Of Farming: Water Rights Vital In The West
Future Of Farming: Water Rights Vital In The West
Maddie Dollarhide, the 22-23 Oregon FFA Secretary, says water rights are top of mind for a variety of growers across the west.  Especially in central and southern Oregon.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
Yakima July Water Supply Forecast Looks Good
Yakima July Water Supply Forecast Looks Good
Yakima July Water Supply Forecast Looks Good
The Bureau of Reclamation’s July water supply forecast in encouraging news for central Washington Growers.  According to Reclamation, the Yakima basin water supply will fully satisfy all senior and junior users this irrigation season.  June com...
Yakima Valley Water Rights Will Be Satisfied
Yakima Valley Water Rights Will Be Satisfied
Yakima Valley Water Rights Will Be Satisfied
Irrigation water should not be an issue in the Yakima Basin, at least according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau’s June 2022 total water supply available forecast indicates the water supply will fully satisfy all senior and junior users this irrigation season. Rec ...
Arizona Judge Vacates Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Arizona Judge Vacates Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Arizona Judge Vacates Navigable Waters Protection Rule
The District of Arizona court ruled this week to vacate the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. However, what the decision means for the rule is one of many questions yet to be answered. Three courts have refused to dismantle the NWPR, including last month when a federal court in South Carolina refused a similar request from plaintiff groups ...
Bentz: Natural Resources Appointment Good For Northwest Ag
Bentz: Natural Resources Appointment Good For Northwest Ag
Bentz: Natural Resources Appointment Good For Northwest Ag
Eastern Oregon’s Cliff Bentz has been named the Ranking Member on the House’s Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife for the upcoming Congress. The freshman representative says this appointment is beneficial for both the Beaver State and the Northwest. “It ...
Tax Relief, Water, Two Of The Top Issues IFBF Will Watch In Upcoming Session
Tax Relief, Water, Two Of The Top Issues IFBF Will Watch In Upcoming Session
Tax Relief, Water, Two Of The Top Issues IFBF Will Watch In Upcoming Session
As state lawmakers prepare to kick off the 2021 legislative session, the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation said there will a host of issues the Ag community should watch very closely. Braden Jensen, Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs with the IFBF, said property tax reform is one of the top issues the Idaho Ag community and the general population will watch ...

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