…must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Friday, December 4, 2015, at 5 pm PST. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Office of Grants Administration at (916) 657-3231 or grants@cdfa.ca.gov for…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…and federal agency officials about the value of California almonds. He noted that the most effective stories that were told to the Administration about the crippling effects of the port…
California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.
…In addition to meetings on Capitol Hill, attendees also visited with Larry Mitchell, USDA Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Administrator; Susan Keith, USDA GIPSA Deputy Administrator; Brett Offutt,…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…I found that we already had regulations on the books that went way beyond the federal standards,” Little said. “What has happened is that the current administration in Washington, D.C.,…
New CA Livestock Antibiotic Law Strictest in US
…prohibits the administration of antimicrobial drugs to livestock unless those medicines are ordered by a licensed veterinarian. It also bans the use of antibiotics solely for weight gain or improving…
Trans-Pacific Partnership is Positive for CA Citrus
…the Administration has maintained our scientific process the integrity of protecting agriculture from invasive pests and diseases to the greatest extent possible,” says Nelsen. “TPP will effectively lower product prices…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…the goals set by Congress and the Obama administration should help level the playing field for U.S. exports in a region that is the fastest growing in the world but…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), finds land in parts of California’s San Joaquin Valley is sinking faster than ever — nearly two inches per month in some locations. Subsidence, or…
2015 Water Year Hottest and Driest on Record – From the California Department of Water Resources
…temperatures increase and on certain atmospheric measurements. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, there is about a 95 percent chance of a strong El Niño…
Workshop on Antibiotic Use Webcast Planned for Monday
…is hosting across the country, is an opportunity for participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of two Guidance for Industry rules issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…were enrolled in 2015 that they need to make a coverage election for 2016 and pay the $100 administration fee. Although any unpaid premium balances for 2015 must be paid…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…in place. “The Administration came to the logical decision not to list the sage grouse, but went ahead and forced through their land use plans, which are just as concerning…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…burden that outweighs any benefits. Since December, when the last public comment was due, we have been awaiting U.S. Food and Drug Administration publication of final FSMA rules for processors…
NFU Praises FAA for Addressing Challenges and Promises Offered By Drones
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today praised the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its efforts to address the challenges and promises offered by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or…