…to protect and restore California’s damaged waters.” The federal Clean Water Act requires states to monitor and assess their rivers, lakes and coastal waters and submit a list of impaired…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…to develop the governance structure and plans that will be the best fit for their communities.” The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was passed by the California Legislature and ratified…
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…
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
Today marks the end of a successful bipartisan effort and the beginning of better prospects for agricultural trade as President Obama signs Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) into law. “With reauthorization…
NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts Announces Resignation
…has increased significantly, NCBA is in a solid financial position, convention attendance is at record levels and the NCBA-managed programs to build consumer demand for beef as a contractor to…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…action to provide tangible benefits to all of California. We look forward to helping to resolve remaining issues and getting final action in both houses of Congress.” Dan Vink, South…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…allowed farmers to reduce the amount of water they use per pound of almonds by 33 percent(2). It has also helped develop orchard practices that better promote healthy environments for…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…released today. Helping drive these innovations, USDA has 267 active Cooperative Research and Development Agreements with outside partners, which includes Universities, and other organizations, and more than 100 small businesses….
The Western View: COOL Repeal
…chemicals to grow food cheaper. For that reason alone, it is unfair to our growers to not label the country of origin. Our growers are regulated better than elsewhere, and…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
…DamWatch will help watershed project sponsors monitor and manage dams that were built with assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). By monitoring these structures, project sponsors can better…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…WREP will build on those successes by providing the financial and technical assistance necessary for states, non-governmental organizations and tribes to leverage resources to restore and protect wetlands and wildlife…
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…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…of red-tape and frivolous litigation.” The bill also continues to block listing of the sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act through September 30, 2016. “Due to a closed-door settlement…
Applications Available for AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
…challenges participants to become confident and powerful voices for rural communities. The training offers multiple interactive opportunities to build skills needed to communicate about agriculture and for Farm Bureau. Each…