USDA Provides $4 Million to Combat Invasive Grapevine Pest in California

USDA provides $4 million to combat invasive grapevine pest in California

The federal government is providing $4 million in emergency funding to help California fight the spread of the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter, which threatens the state's wine industry.

Thompson secures $4 million in federal aid to target glassy-winged sharpshooter threat

FAIRFIELD — California agriculture is getting a $4 million federal boost to combat the spread of the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter, a pest that can threaten vineyards and other crops across the state, including in Solano County.

USDA Provides $4 Million To Combat Invasive Pest In California

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $4 million in emergency funding to help California fight the spread of the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter, which threatens the state’s agriculture industry, the office of Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif, announced. Rep. Thompson worked with other California lawmakers to urge the USDA to provide additional support, his office said. According to a press release, the funding will allow the California…