The California Farm Bureau reports that farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are welcoming a 35% water allocation from the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) but say the timing limits its impact. Announced in late February, the allocation comes after many farmers had already made planting decisions, with some citing challenges in adjusting plans so late. … In a statement, Reclamation, which manages the CVP, noted the allocation is more than double the initial allocation in 2024, a year with similar hydrology. In addition, the bureau announced a 100% allocation for north-of-delta agricultural water contractors.