…on December 1, was increased after mid-December storms boosted river flows and tight coordination among federal and state water and wildlife-protection agencies allowed the SWP to store runoff south of…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 27
…In Review, testifying on the Farm Bill, from the Army to the farm, and 100 years of market news. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/newfarmers?navid=newfarmers http://blogs.usda.gov/page/2/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Zero Allocations…Again
…environmental successes achieved. Since 1992 those sourcing water from the Friant system have been paying additional dollars per acre foot for environmental enhancements with no accountability. The state of California…
CFBF Leader on Water Shortage, CVP Zero Allocation
…rigid environmental laws that have failed to balance species protections with human needs.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015. “This is an important decision for producers, because these programs provide financial protection against…
Toomey, Feinstein & Flake Legislation Shortsighted Policy
…in the form of a high protein animal feed. “Additionally, ethanol has clear environmental benefits. According to the Argonne National Laboratory, compared to gasoline, ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…Act, water regulation and biotechnology. “Congress needs to hear straight from farmers and ranchers about the issues and regulations that affect their ability to do their jobs each day,” Dale…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…environmental responsibility. The 12-month program offers both learning opportunities and challenges to the members. They will take part in 15 events, covering topics that range from almond production practices, such…
The New Green Revolution?
Cathy Isom tells us how advances in agricultural, biotechnology and data are showing signs that a new Green Revolution could be on the way. The New Green Revolution…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…Bank & Family Services; Marilyn Lluch, Food Drive Coordinator – California Environmental Protection Agency; Taylor Roschen, Statewide Food Drive Coordinator – California Department of Food and Agriculture (Source: Zsi Widman)…
CDFA Announces Public Meeting
…dairy digesters; and provide information about economic feasibility, widespread implementation and environmental benefits. A public stakeholder meeting is scheduled to explain Phase II of the program and receive comments and…
3rd Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
…and implement effective and efficient grazing lands water quality protection programs. Tim Koopmann is the Water Resource Specialist and Manager for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). He will…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…the group’s innovative work has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation, and Regional Water Quality Control Board, just to name a few. The 10th Annual…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
…CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad to make sure the agency’s rules both protect end-users and ensure well-functioning financial markets. Today’s hearing examined new regulations in the swaps market, coordination of international…
