Washington, Jan. 20 -- Congressman Jim Costa issued the following press release:
Following a report from the U.S. Drought Monitor confirming that California is no longer experiencing drought conditions statewide for the first time since 2000, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement:
"While I am pleased to hear that California is currently alleviated of drought conditions, this marks a crucial moment to ensure that our farmers, ranchers, and dairymen and women receive a strong allocation in the coming weeks," said Rep. Costa. "Agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley heavily depends on an early and robust water allocation to not only secure financing for the year, but determine whether certain row crops and permanent c...