Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions

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…of any contract entered into pursuant to these directives. 19. For several actions called for in this proclamation, environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act is suspended to…

Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater

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…management, guided by resources provided by the state government. The workshop—sponsored by the state Natural Resources Agency, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Food and Agriculture—represented part of a Brown…

Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013

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New USDA Discoveries Led to 180 New Inventions, Include Flour that Prevents Weight Gain, Protections from Disease for U.S. Troops, Turning Grass Clippings to Energy WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 –…

USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs

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…they receive in federal resources, will conduct activities that help maintain or increase the demand for U.S. agricultural commodities overseas. Applications for 2015 export development program funding will be accepted…

USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

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…agricultural educational organizations. All applicants are required to provide funds or in-kind support from non-federal sources in an amount that is at least equal to 25 percent of the federal…