…California experiences one of the driest winters on record, the California Natural Resources Agency, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture released the final…
AFBF on RFS Standards
The American Farm Bureau Federation responds to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard requirements. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…Devin Nunes, and David Valadao joined together to urge the Administration to reconsider this potentially devastating move. The bipartisan group of lawmakers called for action consistent with the law within…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…Agency (FSA). Counties that are contiguous to the primary disaster counties declared also qualify for USDA natural disaster assistance. The agency will consider each loan application on its own merits,…
CA Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
…and David Valadao sent a letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein, stating in part quote “While we appreciate your call to appoint a federal drought task force and a federal drought…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…and postharvest water are among the core research areas listed. A complete list of research priorities is posted on the home page of the CPS website, http://cps.ucdavis.edu. CPS and its…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…by clicking here. The year-long program kicks off in the spring. Topics include environmental issues, the state and federal legislative process, dairy pricing and economics, biotechnological developments, marketing and promotion,…
EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…federal Central Valley Project and the California State Water Project, the people who live and work in agricultural areas of the Valley are facing a disaster,” said Tom Birmingham, General…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…Governor’s drought State of Emergency follows a series of actions the administration has taken to ensure that California is prepared for record dry conditions. In May 2013, Governor Brown issued…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…in people’s best interest, and said the federal government should follow the governor’s lead in taking immediate action to provide flexibility in regulations that could hinder water transfers. “Given the…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
There could be a delay ahead for the federal water projects bill. Click to Open or Download Audio Report House-Senate negotiations on a long-awaited water projects bill to reform locks…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…For a comprehensive online source for all federal disaster assistance, visit www.disasterassistance.gov. The Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Conservation Program may also help restore conversation-related farm property and facilities. And the…
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection
…is expanding its recall to include an additional 420 pounds of product that was produced without the benefit of full federal inspection, making it unfit for human food, the U.S….
