…feet since construction. The report, Progress Report: Subsidence in the Central Valley, California, prepared for DWR by researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is…
Atwater FFA Prepares for Upcoming School Year
…agriculture program was recognized as the state’s number one agriculture program by the California Agricultural Teacher’s Association (CATA). “We have tremendous support from our school administration, school district, and our…
Most Operations Implementing Food Safety
The Food and Drug Administration is currently revising their draft rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that has some growers wondering about a farm food safety plan. Most…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…might combine data from the USDA and other government sources, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or the United States…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…progress under this Administration,” said U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden. “This is another chapter in the success story of organic agriculture, providing new economic opportunities for American producers, choices…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
Today, the Obama Administration invited communities to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing direct technical support to build strong local food systems as part of a…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
USDA APHIS released their final rules for the Importation of Fresh Beef from Northern Argentina and a Region in Brazil. With this step by the Administration, these areas with a…
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
…Washtucna, Wash. “It is now up to the Administration to use that authority to negotiate new wheat market access commitments in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and future trade agreements.” “Putting…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…natural resource systems to cope with recurring drought and changing climate patterns.” The Resilient Lands and Waters initiative is a key part of the Obama Administration’s Climate and Natural Resources…
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
…(Food Safety and Inspection Service), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the Department of Commerce (National Marine…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…$50,000, to rural microentrepreneurs. Since the beginning of the Obama Administration, USDA Rural Development has invested $72.2 million in loans and grants through the RMAP program to support more than…
Trade Promotion Authority Passes House
…act swiftly in sending this legislation to the President’s desk. Trade Promotion Authority was enacted in 1974 to build the framework for the Administration to negotiate trade agreements that support…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…changes under the 2014 Farm Bill that will create additional opportunities for growth in renewable plant-based materials, supporting the Obama administration’s efforts to develop a new, rural economy and promote…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…orderly administration of the water rights system, in dry years as well as good years.” The water board said it’s open to voluntary agreements to manage and mitigate drought impacts,…