…come to the conclusion that the Senate bill is riddled with ambiguity and affords the Secretary a concerning level of discretion. I have sought written assurances from USDA on the…
USDA Announces Support for Next Generation Farmers
…assistance for socially disadvantaged, Tribal and Veteran farmers and ranchers. Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse says “diverse experiences, background and education are vital to a healthy agricultural sector.” Since…
July 4th Food Safety
…bacteria thrive and multiply more quickly in warmer temperatures, foodborne illness can spike during summer,” said Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Al Almanza. “This is likely because people are…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…level,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This meeting is the beginning of our outreach efforts to stakeholders to gather input and help shape California’s recommendations concerning national farm programs and…
Climate Smart Israel – Visiting the ‘Financial Innovations Lab’
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Ross traveled through Israel this week with a California delegation interested in adaptation strategies for climate change and drought…
Climate Smart Israel – to Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Ross is traveling through Israel this week with a California delegation interested in adaptation strategies for climate change and…
USDA Announces Key Measures to Improve Pollinator Health
…that is why USDA is dedicating resources from all corners of our department to boost their habitat and better understand how to protect them,” said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. “In addition…
Climate Smart Israel – the Negev Desert
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Ross is traveling through Israel this week with a California delegation interested in adaptation strategies for climate change and…
FAA Rules Clear Runway for Small Drones
…do certain jobs, gather information, and deploy disaster relief,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “We look forward to working with the aviation community to support innovation, while maintaining our…
Climate Smart Israel – Delegation Update
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Ross is traveling through Israel this week with a California delegation interested in adaptation strategies for climate change and…
Climate Smart Israel
a report from Secretary Ross CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Greetings from Tel Aviv! This was the first modern city built in Israel. The city itself has a population of about…
California Delegation Set to Learn Conservation Strategies
Climate Smart Israel – California delegation set to learn about conservation strategies in a semi-arid land by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Huge fields of red…
Drought Alert: Call to Re-examine ‘Harmful Actions’
…Sixteen members of the California House delegation sent a letter to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker regarding proposed actions by…
Signup for Cotton Producers Starts June 20
…06-07 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement, saying that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide an estimated $300 million in cost-share assistance…