…Devin Nunes, and David Valadao joined together to urge the Administration to reconsider this potentially devastating move. The bipartisan group of lawmakers called for action consistent with the law within…
CA Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
…coordinator, congress itself has the authority, the ability and the duty to help Californians overcome this crisis.” The letter points out the House has passed an act which would have…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…in the driest year in recorded state history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proclaimed a State of Emergency and directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
In welcoming Gov. Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency today, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said he hopes the action will give state agencies increased flexibility to act…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…Reform and Resources Development Act – key for ag trade – could slip past the expected January timeline. But with next week’s holiday recess and attention on the President’s State…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…their actions directly affect their body weight, they might be more inclined to make healthier food choices,” said study author Jessica Todd, Ph.D., of the Economic Research Service. The researcher…
Dairy Association Urges Passage of Trade Priorities Act
A dairy association is urging congress to pass the Trade Priorities Act. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The International Dairy Foods Association urges members…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) began December 13, 2013, in accordance with the California Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (NCCPA), the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the California…
Commerce Calif., Company to Spend More than $68,000 for Improperly Discharging Wastewater into the L.A. County Sewer System
LOS ANGELES–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Air Louvers will pay $43,000 for violations of the Clean Water Act. The Commerce, Calif. manufacturing company was found to be improperly…
Speaker Series to Celebrate UCCE 100th Anniversary
…It was established by an act of Congress in 1914 to help farmers, homemakers, and youth incorporate the latest university research into their lives. A century later, UC Cooperative Extension…
Changes Coming for FSMA
Thanks in part to the strong response from the ag industry, the Food and Drug Administration will make some changes in the Food Safety Modernization Act proposed rules. Julie McPeake…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…today announced over $2.2 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants to partners along the West Coast and Pacific Island Territories. The 14 grants are administered through the West…
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies
…Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which regulates the distribution, sale and use of pesticides in the U.S. “Failing to meet standards for properly managing pesticides puts workers and the environment…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…one example of how USDA is supporting schools as they implement the new meal patterns resulting from the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kid’s Act of 2010. USDA works closely with schools to…