…measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ. Media with questions regarding the recall can contact Leonardo Etcheto, Chief Operating Officer, at (360) 413-7269, ext. 106. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact…
Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought
…needs of species,” he said. “Farms and rural communities must be a priority when making water availability determinations, in order to assist with drought recovery.” Wenger pointed out that Southern…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…in agriculture. The Agricultural Act of 2014 will provide our communities with additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. We all agreed that outreach and education is…
Costa Introduces Drought Relief Legislation
…agencies use flexibility under existing law to maximize water supplies using Delta pumping. Under the Delta smelt biological opinion, which is required by the Endangered Species Act, pumping that results…
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
Westlands Water District FRESNO, CA – Westlands Water District is encouraged with the introduction by Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Barbara Boxer of the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…and using the water for the plants cleans and oxygenates the water for the fish. It’s an environmental balancing act that is mutually beneficial.” Demand for fish, especially in the…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…conflict between laws governing pesticide use and the Endangered Species Act. Enhances coordination between USDA and the U.S. FWS regarding actions taken to manage the lesser prairie chicken. Eliminates duplicative…
President Obama Signs Farm Bill
As expected President Obama has signed the Agriculture Act of 2014 into law, finally putting an end to the over two year farm bill drama and giving our farmers and…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands in Tulare County
…The ACP is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible…
NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
…is part of the Obama Administration’s Climate Action Plan to responsibly cut carbon pollution, slow the effects of climate change and put America on track to a cleaner environment. The…
House of Representatives Passes California Water Bill
…the bipartisan Bay-Delta Accord. It also reforms onerous federal laws – such as the Central Valley Project Improvement Act and the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act – that have…
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around…
Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014. “I am pleased the Senate passed the conference report and…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
ST. LOUIS (February 4, 2014) – Following the Senate’s vote to pass the Agricultural Act of 2014 this afternoon, the American Soybean Association (ASA) thanked both chambers of Congress and…









