…David Orth says the groundwater act put forth by the state last year recognized surface and groundwater rights, even though the definition of the latter might be hard to clarify….
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…is paying close attention to the drought here in California, and how the endangered species act is affecting our efforts to feed the nation. “What we would consider a drought…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…out, but EPA has yet to fully acknowledge the proposal’s potential impact on everyday farming activities,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “We work hard every day to minimize the environmental…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…disproportionately affect the state’s most vulnerable citizens; and WHEREAS building on decades of successful actions to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006…
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…if we all do our part,” said Sustainable Conservation Executive Director Ashley Boren. “The Leopold Conservation Award celebrates those deserving, but often overlooked, landowner heroes who do their part every…
Final Call for Angus Scholarship Applications
The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for scholarships through the Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, and Angus youth should act now…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…Governor Brown has signed accords to fight climate change with leaders from Mexico, China, Canada, Japan, Israel and Peru. The Governor also issued a groundbreaking call to action with hundreds…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…dry-year water reserve. But long-term declines in groundwater levels will limit its availability in many farming areas. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 authorizes local water users to create…
USDA to Issue Disaster Assistance to Help Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…losses, represent more than half of ELAP recipients. The farm bill caps ELAP disaster funding at $20 million per federal fiscal year and the Budget Control Act of 2011, passed…
Onion E.coli Trial Fails to Show Bacteria
The Food Modernization Safety Act is seeking to make fresh produce safer, and an ongoing trial in Oregon involving onions was a prime place to start researching. E.coli Trial Findings…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…information they need while avoiding the unnecessary confusion and added cost of a patchwork of state laws. “The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 would clarify the FDA…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…government red tape for decades. I’m glad today we are making decisions that help people and look to us all to take real actions on long-term projects so emergency actions…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $57.9 million in funding, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), to support project suggestions from…
USDA Awards Grants to Support Schools Serving Healthier Meals and Snacks
…standards resulting from the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. USDA works closely with schools to address implementation challenges, and provides funding, training and technical assistance to overcome barriers. To…