…vote of 262-152. This legislation prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing a proposed rule that would redefine “waters of the…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…to their natural conditions,” Vilsack said. “These easements are making a dramatic and positive impact for our food supply, rural communities and species habitat.” The funding is provided through the…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…at a rate of 1.9 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active,…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…Florida Wildlife Corridor, which provides freshwater supplies for nearly 20 million Floridians and Georgians and provides habitat for migratory waterfowl, bobcat, black bear and many species of threatened or endangered…
CDFA Announces Vacancy on the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Advisory Board
…visit the branch’s web page at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/ipc/curlytopvirus/ctv_hp.htm; or contact: Patrick Akers, Acting Branch Chief of the Integrated Pest Control Branch at (916) 262-1102, by fax (916) 262-2020, or e-mail Patrick.Akers@cdfa.ca.gov….
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…Bill fact sheet at www.fsa.usda.gov/farmbill, the LFP program fact sheet, http://go.usa.gov/5JTk, or contact their local FSA office. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill,…
Val Dolcini Named Administrator of the Farm Service Agency
Dolcini Val Dolcini has been selected to serve as the new Farm Service Agency Administrator. Dolcini currently serves as the California FSA state executive director. He was appointed to that…
USDA Announces New Risk Management Program for Dairy Farmers
Vilsack This morning, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the start of a new risk management program for dairy farmers, known as the Dairy Margin Protection Program. Vilsack announces program for…
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
…of Wisconsin, Cornell University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Minnesota, Ohio State University and Michigan State University. The Margin Protection Program, which replaces the Milk Income Loss Contract program,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in San Luis Obispo County
…homegrown citrus on their own property, in order to prevent further spread of ACP. The ACP is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the bacteria that…
EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology released maps today of waters and wetlands the Environmental Protection Agency has to-date refrained from making public. After multiple requests, the Agency…
CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in accordance with CEQA guidelines, has released the draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The draft Program…
Draft Program Environmental Impact Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is circulating a Draft Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Statewide Plant Pest and Management Program for a 45-day public review and comment…
Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers
…The measure was authored by Senator Bill Monning of Carmel. SB 1087 would amend the state Farm Labor Contractor Act to mandate sexual harassment prevention training for licensees and their…
