House Agriculture panel hears how December floods devastated farms, urges funding for ag relief State and local emergency managers, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and dairy industry representatives told the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee that December 2025 atmospheric rivers flooded rivers and low-lying farmland across Western Washington, causing infrastructure and crop losses, constraining feed supplies and highlighting gaps in federal aid for small farms.

Devastating floods in December 2025 left thousands of acres of farmland submerged and farmers facing unprecedented losses, with federal aid falling short for small-scale operations.

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Severe flooding due to extreme rainfall is significantly reducing global rice yields; most rice plants succumb to a week of submergence, underscoring the urgent need for climate-resilient varieties. 🌾🌧️ Link: https://tinyurl.com/28uq9gl9 #FloodingImpact #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience

Southwest Water Conservation chief urges focus on water measurement, wetlands rules Charlie Smith, newly elected president of the Southwestern Water Conservation District, updated San Juan County commissioners on recent regional water gains, new state measurement rules, proposed state dredge-and-fill regulations and grant funding for monitoring and upgrades.

Charlie Smith reveals how recent heavy runoff has reshaped water management priorities in San Juan County, highlighting the urgent need for new measurement rules and funding amidst growing irrigation pressures.

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Jefferies cuts Paladin Energy's production forecast after Namibia mine flooding - TradingView Jefferies cuts Paladin Energy's production forecast after Namibia mine flooding  TradingView

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