…Board will take actions necessary to make water immediately available, and, for purposes of carrying out directives 5 and 8, Water Code section 13247 and Division 13 (commencing with section…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…unprecedented dry weather we have endured for the past 13 months, it’s entirely appropriate for the governor to declare a drought emergency and we appreciate his timely action,” Wenger said….
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…disaster areas may qualify for low interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Counties that are contiguous to the primary disaster counties declared also qualify for USDA…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…their actions directly affect their body weight, they might be more inclined to make healthier food choices,” said study author Jessica Todd, Ph.D., of the Economic Research Service. The researcher…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Counties that are contiguous to the primary disaster counties declared also qualify for USDA natural disaster assistance. The agency will consider…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…the Continental Divide and will continue to monitor, forecast and update water supplies for the next six months. Monitoring snowpack of 13 western states, the center’s mission is to help…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) began December 13, 2013, in accordance with the California Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (NCCPA), the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the California…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…proposals. The center and its public and industry research partners are making $3 million available to fund general and commodity-specific research aimed at addressing the fresh produce industry’s food safety…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…regarding what the state of California intends to do. This bonus presentation has become a draw for many registering attendees at the 52nd annual conference of agricultural, urban and environmental…
Commerce Calif., Company to Spend More than $68,000 for Improperly Discharging Wastewater into the L.A. County Sewer System
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
Funds will be used towards reducing trash in the Tijuana River, vehicle emissions reduction strategies, recycling materials, and developing educational projects LOS ANGELES— The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded…
Meeting on Mitigating Drought
…Foothill Research & Extension Center in Browns Valley. While attendance on site will allow participation in key field demonstration, for those unable to travel to the Center the program also…
Workshops on Safeguarding California Plan
Public Workshops on Safeguarding California Plan to be Held, Public Encouraged to Participate The California Natural Resources Agency is holding public meetings in Sacramento and San Francisco to discuss the…
Young Cattlemen’s Conference Deadline Approaching
…to support Angus education, youth and research. To learn more about the Angus Foundation and the programs it supports, call the American Angus Association® at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angusfoundation.org….
