The Almond Alliance offered its support for a $14 billion disaster relief legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., which offers support for farmers and rural communities impacted by natural disasters in 2023 including floods, droughts and wildfires. The bipartisan Agriculture Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act proposes $14 billion in disaster relief funding to the agriculture secretary’s office for 2023 disaster expenses, according to a news release. It incorporates provisions from past relief programs, including drought definitions and direct payments and ensures simultaneous payment administration for all producers.