…in Tennessee. “We have to schedule them in one-week increments, and well in advance.” Because hogs are unpredictable and often change feeding habits, good reconnaissance is a pre-requisite for any…
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
…for consumers, addressing climate change, and increasing food security. Vilsack will then travel to Paris, where he will co-chair the OECD agricultural ministerial that takes place April 7-8. He and…
Healthier Shopping
…simply selling products,” Niculescu said. “The consumers may not be aware of it, but research suggests that we actually changed their behaviors. I think it’s one way to give back.”…
DWR Reaches Agreement Related to California WaterFix
…Modeling shows that the operation of new intakes on the Sacramento River, as proposed by California WaterFix, could at times change water quality in the south Delta near four intakes…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…ranchers and other landowners are on the front lines in keeping the state’s environment – our land, air, water, wildlife and climate – vibrant,” said Sustainable Conservation Executive Director Ashley…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
…farm bill addresses the most serious challenges, including climate change and market consolidation, facing rural America today.” Farmers and ranchers are invited to complete the NFU Farm Bill survey here….
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
…and budgetary conditions change.” Under the plan, minimum wage will rise to $10.50 per hour on January 1, 2017 for businesses with 25 or more employees, and then rises each…
Balance Key to State Water Management
…change to start the process. He says balance is the key and he feels the scales are shifted more toward one side than the other. “The challenge that we have…
LBAM Quarantine Change
…cycle projection model. The Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary has changed in the following grids: San Joaquin County-Linden | Grid 191 Ventura County-Oxnard| Grid 436 Grids 453, 192, and…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…has not defined any of the terms. However, officials have stated that the reviews would not involve any change to a winery’s legally established vested rights. How one defines “vested…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…the water supply in the long term.” Water conservation practices that promote water reuse are becoming increasingly important, especially in the western United States, where factors such as climate change,…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…the island. The two neighboring countries share common climate and agriculture related concerns, and the measures announced today in Havana will mutually benefit the Cuban people and U.S. farmers and…
How is Climate Change Affecting Agriculture?
…change may affect agriculture, University of California agricultural economists looked at how climate has affected crop acreage in the past. The effect of temperature changes on plants depends on local…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring…