LOS ANGELES–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Air Louvers will pay $43,000 for violations of the Clean Water Act. The Commerce, Calif. manufacturing company was found to be improperly…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “Communities on both sides of the border will receive benefits as their environment and public health are better protected.” The funds…
FDA to Build Milk Exporter List
…China. Applying for inclusion on the list is voluntary. However, to be considered for the list, firms cannot be subject to any pending judicial enforcement action or a pending FDA…
Secretary for Natural Resources Statement on Water Issues
…a full load. Because we rely on just a few big winter storms in December, January, and February to build our snowpack and refill our reservoirs and groundwater basins, there…
Speaker Series to Celebrate UCCE 100th Anniversary
…It was established by an act of Congress in 1914 to help farmers, homemakers, and youth incorporate the latest university research into their lives. A century later, UC Cooperative Extension…
2014 Could Have Improvements for Pork Industry
Hog producers may see a better year in 2014. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Beef Industry Should Focus on Consumer
…the beef industry and don’t interact with the industry. She says the more producers can think like a consumer instead of thinking about a consumer – the better producers will…
Making the Most of Christmas Trees
…days. A professor at North Carolina State University, Dr. John Frampton, says there’s ongoing research to make real Christmas trees better for consumers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Changes Coming for FSMA
Thanks in part to the strong response from the ag industry, the Food and Drug Administration will make some changes in the Food Safety Modernization Act proposed rules. Julie McPeake…
WTO Agreement Just a Start to Trade Deal
The recent World Trade Organization trade agreement is just the beginning to build upon a comprehensive multi-lateral trade deal. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…today announced over $2.2 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants to partners along the West Coast and Pacific Island Territories. The 14 grants are administered through the West…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
From: USDA Farm Service Agency Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California “2013 was a great start for microloan program and overall loan activity,” State Director Says (DAVIS, CA)…
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies
…Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which regulates the distribution, sale and use of pesticides in the U.S. “Failing to meet standards for properly managing pesticides puts workers and the environment…
California Among States Getting Grants for Schools
…next generation,” said Vilsack. “These grants will help schools upgrade equipment to help support nutritious meals, better ensure food safety, improve energy efficiency in the cafeteria, and expand participation in…