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At its annual meeting on Monday, the California Farm Bureau unveiled a new logo and new insights on state policy.

Broadband bills are back * Gaps linger on stimulus deal * Ag groups hope for priority as vaccine OK nears

Two bills are returning to the Legislature, proposing up to $1 billion for upgrading and expanding broadband in California.

Wines close, again * Draft Winery Order * Peterson’s parting climate shot * Support grows for stimulus deal

Soil health could save water * Benefits to recharging water on fallowed land * Hill leadership taking shape for ag * Gaping hole looms in farm income * More ag scientists needed

The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley consortium is considering the thousands of acres of farmland to be fallowed under SGMA.

Improving soil health can increase California’s groundwater storage by about 10% overall.

The Assembly heard two days of testimony on the many problems facing California and the planet when it comes to packaging made up of single-use plastics.

Cal/OSHA rule now effective * Water allocation is a trickle * Panel picks key House chairs * Senators: Carbon plan needs further look * On his way out, Roberts eyes ag’s future

DWR has set its initial allocation at just 10% for the State Water Project for the 2021 water year.