…conveyed under the agreement is expected to range between 2,000 acre-feet and 50,000 acre-feet. For the sake of comparison, CCWD has a federal contract for 195,000 acre-feet per year. The…
Food Price Survey
…gallon regular milk, $2.13; 1/2 gallon organic milk, $4.32; and one dozen “cage-free” eggs, $3.67. The year-to-year direction of the marketbasket survey tracks closely with the federal government’s Consumer Price…
China Takes Step to Approve CA Strawberries
Officials from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) in China have announced the initiation of the draft protocol for export of California fresh strawberries to China….
Agri View: New Cash Crop
…are long gone. Last year, in response to a federal farm bill, two Pennsylvania state legislators introduced legislation that would reinstate hemp as a legal crop in PA. It could…
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
McCarthy (CA-23) led a letter with California House Republicans to President Obama calling on him to direct federal agencies to increase water exports in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta immediately….
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
…one of the four pillars of USDA’s commitment to rural economic development. Over the course of this Administration, USDA has helped farmers, ranchers, and businesses access the growing market for…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…wildlife habitat in valley watersheds and update infrastructure to better meet water supply objectives. The Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District announced last week that—in partnership with local, state and federal agencies—a gravel…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The grants we are announcing today are the latest of many steps USDA has taken to help communities who are struggling with water quality. Enhanced federal…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…the United States, the Code of Federal Regulations includes a Standard of Identity for “Parmesan and reggiano cheese”. This defines both aspects of the production process and of the final…
Water Allocations Increased Again
…state and federal water projects, with vast tracts of farmland fallowed and drinking water systems failing in some communities. It is important to note that nearly all areas served by…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
FDA Announces Funding Opportunity for States to Support Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Rule The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) today laid the groundwork…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…very do-able and obviously urgently needed. Per last month’s report, federal and state partners have been encouraged to consider making prudent changes in land management in order to optimize available…
AFBF Pres. Duvall Regarding Senate Voluntary GMO Labeling Vote
“It is inexcusable that today’s Senate vote on a voluntary federal GMO labeling bill that preempts a damaging patchwork of state measures fell short. While we appreciate Senate Majority Leader…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Together these programs make up the federal nutrition safety net. The Farm to School program is a core element of the USDA’s Know Your…