Washington, Feb. 19 -- Congressman Jim Costa issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Soils Caucus for the 119th Congress.

"As a third-generation Central Valley farmer, I've seen firsthand how the health of our fields and the vitality of our soils shape the future of our farms, our water supplies, and our rural communities. Healthy soil is the foundation upon which productive agriculture and resilient landscapes depend. I'm proud to join Congressman Finstad in launching the bipartisan Congressional Soils Caucus to elevate soil health science, support voluntary conservation, and invest in practices that strengthen our f...