Chuck Garner

Last week, the Senate moved to reverse the Supreme Court and make it easier for farmers to save their farms through bankruptcy without the IRS interfering.  The Senate measure, which still needs House approval, clarifies Congress’ intent in 2005 law to let farmers reorganize their finances without the IRS being first in line to get paid.  Bill aut...

The Bureau of Reclamation’s May 2017 Total Water Supply Available forecast for the Yakima Basin indicates that the water supply will fully satisfy senior and junior water rights this irrigation season.   “We are looking at another robust forecast for the Yakima Basin water supply for the 2017 season,” said Chuck Garner, Yakima Project River Operations supervisor.   Reclamation w...