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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jim Costa (AC-16) and the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which aims to remove barriers for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to participate in the voluntary carbon credit marketplace. As producers look to reduce their environmental footprint, they often look to the carbon credit marketplace to offset their emissions.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited California this week, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges facing agriculture. During his stop at Terranova Ranch in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs to better address the unique situation in California.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement after the Senate passed its bipartisan infrastructure package:
"The Senate's action shows the American people that both sides of the aisle can work together to deliver results. This infrastructure package helps the middle class by investing in everything from roads, tunnels, rail, water, and broadband. I look forward to working with my House colleagues to finish this effort."
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after his vote on H.R.
FRESNO - In his continued efforts to mitigate the impact of drought on agriculture communities of the San Joaquin Valley, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), Chairman of the Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee, hosted United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on a tour of the valley where they met and spoke with ag leaders about the impact of drought and the need for climate-resilient infrastructure:
Following the Senate Ag Committee hearing on anti-competitive practices, transparency, and other issues in the beef cattle market last month, the House Ag Committee's subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held its own hearing to discuss shocks to the supply chain and how to support livestock producers on July 28, titled "
"We have got to be able to have the Secretary of Agriculture to have some funds available there," Scott said, noting WHIP-Plus is still paying for disasters going back to 2019. "Our appropriations process sometimes takes two years. Many of our farmers haven't gotten the aid yet."
U.S. Rep. Jim Costa is working to secure nearly $15 million for central San Joaquin Valley projects, with almost $7 million potentially going to Merced County.