…include mature market wood products and other materials. Companies in over 40 countries on six continents are now participating in the BioPreferred program. Under President Obama, the Federal Government has…
USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
…is also publishing a Federal Register notice to solicit ideas from the public for pilot projects to help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of farm loan programs. Comments and ideas…
States Upset over CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissal
After a federal judge threw out a six-state lawsuit against California last week, agriculture officials from those states are concerned other products could be banned from import into our state…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…its inception in 1935, NRCS has worked in partnership with private landowners and a variety of local, state and federal conservation partners to deliver conservation based on specific, local needs….
CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit against a California law has been shut down by a federal judge. The lawsuit was filed by six states, which have companies that sell eggs in California. Sabrina…
Almond Industry Watching Preventative Measures Revisions
The Almond Board of California was pleased to see some changes made regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules for the Food Safety Modernization Act. Director of Quality Assurance…
Almond Board: Produce Safety Rule Revisions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed revisions to four proposed rules designed to help prevent food-borne illnesses. Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said…
California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
State receives more than $19 million in federal grant funds The United States Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). California received…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…other state and local officials for the announcement at an event highlighting $51 million in federal funding that was used to install water meters within the city of Fresno. The…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…ensure that proper safety measures are taken. The average county agricultural commissioner is expected to be current on the constantly evolving federal and state laws and regulations to educate growers…
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…Administration’s dedication to the economic stability of rural communities throughout the nation. By providing assistance to small and diverse producers, USDA is expanding healthy food options in small and economically…
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Community Food Projects (CFP) grant program. Also announced today are grants from AMS’s Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…remaining on the program 10 months. Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people’s daily…