Sabrina Hill In a case that started 5 years ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upholds protection of the Delta Smelt, without regard to the…
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
The National Cotton Council is holding 49 meetings across the US for farmers in the 15 cotton belt states. The meetings are focused on educating farmers on the Agriculture Act…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…of the court of appeal’s decision is that a court must defer to the judgment of an agency charged with administering a statute. But in this case, there was substantial…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…simple, actionable, low-cost steps that help make sure that the healthy food on kids’ plates ends up in their stomachs,” said Vilsack. “These grants are part of USDA’s ongoing commitment…
New Access to Capital for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers
Giving better access to capital is one important way to assist small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. New Access to Capital for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…farmers and ranchers with USDA resources that can help them build stronger businesses, expand to reach new and larger markets, and grow their operations. “The recent Census of Agriculture shows…
Proposed Water Act rule May be an Overreach
The EPA has yet to decide on what it’s going to do with the Clean Water Act rule proposal. Some think they have overstepped their boundaries. Taylor Hillman reports. Proposed…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision
…EPA decides on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the Agriculture Secretary is pledging continued support for the biofuels industry. Gary Crawford reports. Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision…
Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals
…current reservoirs and dams to hold more water. The Board also asked that the Endangered Species Act and the San Joaquin Restoration Act which limits water allocation to be revised….
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…enhance CVP water yields; and provide a common-sense framework for environmental protections in the delta. Senate Bill 2016 also includes many important elements, but falls short of addressing many critical…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…and building a foundation for future economic growth, particularly in rural America, where 85 percent of our nation’s persistent poverty counties are located. It supports farmers, ranchers and growers as…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…drought through short-term and long-term measures. Such measures could include storage authorization provisions in H.R. 3964, the Sacramento–San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act which recently passed in the House…
Proposed FDA Changes Will Make Food Labels Easier to Understand
Proposed food label changes by the Food and Drug Administration will help consumers better discern exactly how much they’re eating. Proposed FDA Changes Will Make Food Labels Easier to Understand…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…better health for our kids and echo the good work already taking place in schools across the country. The new standards ensure schools remain a safe place where kids can…
