…food banks. Additional Reforms & Regulatory Relief The Agricultural Act of 2014 includes multiple regulatory relief provisions benefitting agricultural and forestry industries. Consolidates 23 duplicative and overlapping conservation programs into…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…farmers and ranchers affected by natural disasters or significant economic losses, and renews a national commitment to protect land, water, and other natural resources. “I am proud of our efforts…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…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…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…uptick in business for at least one Northern California olive grower and processor. West Coast Products produces natural brine-cured jumbo olives, which compete with chemically cured, lye treated olives from…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…water in San Luis Reservoir. This was done with the understanding that the water would be rescheduled or “carried over” for use in years when natural hydrology or project operations…
Conservation Report
A new report shows a boom in growing certain specialty crops as well as a growth in agricultural land, stable erosion rates, and notable land use changes. Sabrina Hill has…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…location of all FSA offices in any state. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has conservation-related disaster assistance to protect soil, water and habitat ( http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/). Small, non-farming businesses in…
New Variety of Rice
Researchers are working on a new variety of rice. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the University of…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
…Central Valley Project expect to receive a zero allocation under water service contracts, and because of historic dry conditions, the availability of water through transfers will be limited. These shortages…
NRCS Online Education on Nutrient Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has online education modules available for nutrient management practices. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Get more information at…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…Manager, Westlands Water District. Westside Valley farmers who receive water from the Central Valley Project expect to receive a zero allocation under water service contracts, and because of historic dry…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…in the State of California due to current drought conditions. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1.State agencies, led by the Department of Water Resources, will execute a statewide water conservation…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…its water efficiency, both on the farm and at home, but conservation alone won’t solve our chronic water supply problems. California must commit to improve its water system—and new storage,…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…Reform and Resources Development Act – key for ag trade – could slip past the expected January timeline. But with next week’s holiday recess and attention on the President’s State…