The Family Farm Alliance’s March 2026 Monthly Briefing is now available, featuring the latest updates on federal policy, Western water infrastructure, and on-the-ground engagement across the region.

This month’s issue highlights continued movement on the Farm Bill, congressional focus on drought and water infrastructure, and firsthand insights from the Colorado River Basin—alongside ongoing Alliance efforts to advance practical, collaborative solutions for irrigated agriculture.

Click here to read the full March Monthly Briefing

In This Issue

• Farm Bill Update: Progress, Priorities, and the Path Forward for Western Agriculture

• Senate ENR Hearing Focuses on Drought and Western Water Infrastructure

• Columbia and Snake River Litigation Resumes Amid Broader Debate Over ESA and Western Water Management

• Southwest Ag Summit Highlights Water, Policy, and Partnerships in Yuma, Arizona

• USDA Engagement Highlights Urgent Need for Clarity on Water Efficiency Funding

• On the Ground at the Colorado River: A System Under Strain—and a Call for Collaboration

• Boots on the Ground: Advancing Collaboration and Education Across the West

What’s New This Month

In order to improve readability, we have transitioned to a single-column layout with a clickable table of contents on the first page. We welcome reader feedback as we continue to improve our communications and better serve our members and partners.