CDFA’s Drought Resources web page stands as a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers seeking information about the drought in California and assistance programs. The page features links to…
COOL Retaliation & Its Impact on America
…the United States loses this case, Canada and Mexico have indicated their intention to retaliate on hundreds of U.S. products, ranging from meat and fruit to jewelry, furniture, and biofuels….
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…including CalEPA, CalRecycle, the Water Boards, the Air Resources Board, the Resources Agency, the Department of Conservation, the Department of Water Resources and others to take stock of current programs…
Some Citrus Nurseries Building for Future
…to get new trees that were already paid for. California Department of Food and Agriculture Senior Environmental Scientist Vincent Arellano says some nurseries are moving forward with exclusionary facilities to…
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…for beginning farmers, military veterans engaging in farming and smaller farm operations participating in the local and regional food system.” More information on how to apply is on page 26528…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…welcomes an evidence-based discussion on the significant achievements of the overall environmental and social footprint of the beef industry,” said Ellis. “Our producers have a great story to tell on…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…Protection web page as a resource for Californians and others interested in the issue. The web page features links to programs detailing CDFA’s commitment to protecting pollinators in the course…
Announcing Hopland’s First Barn to Yarn Event
…to the long, coarse Navajo-churros and to learn how they are graded. Throughout the day Leslie Jensen, program coordinator from Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center, will be giving us a…
The Western View: Governor Brown’s Tunnels
…water distribution system while avoiding further environmental damage to the Delta. In fact, if it works as planned it will reduce the environmental damage that has been done in the…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
…Head to almonds.com/water for more information on water use for almonds. You can also click on the images on this page to see full versions of the graphics and information….
State Board Discusses Drought
…Secretary of Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency Anna Caballero joined Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Mark Ghilarducci in heading to the community directly after their part…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…put in check the Environmental Protection Agency and its attempt to broaden the definition of “waters of the U.S.” “Tens of thousands of farmers, ranchers and land owners have spoken…
California Cuts Habitat Fix for Delta Project
…from 100,000 acres. Bonham said the amount of land targeted for environmental improvements was revised because there was “too much complexity” in the original 50-year plan, given the need to…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…Implement measures under existing agency and departmental authority to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. California’s Response to Climate Change In his inaugural address earlier this year, Governor Brown announced that within…
