Latest Advocacy Updates - December 12, 2025
The Trump administration unveiled $12 billion in economic assistance for farmers and ranchers, with most funding directed to major row crops--leaving specialty crops with a significantly smaller share.
The California Fish and Game Commission has formally listed the Bear Lake buckwheat as an endangered species under the California Endangered Species Act, triggering new protections for its limited habitat.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program to support whole-farm conservation practices that improve soil health, water quality and long-term productivity, with producers encouraged to apply through the Natural Resources Conservation Service for fiscal year 2026 funding.
Congress has passed legislation reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools program, providing $471 million nationwide and an estimated $40 million for at least 39 rural California counties.
California Farm Bureau signed onto a coalition letter supporting key water and infrastructure provisions in the House's 2026 Energy and Water Development bill, including funding for WaterSMART and aging infrastructure upgrades.
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