…of managing the State’s groundwater, and accomplish goals described in theCalifornia Water Action Plan. Invited speakers for the upcoming Board meeting include: Stephanie Granger, National Aeronautics and Space Administration; David…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…report. “Livestock producers are dependent on mandatory price reports for making informed decisions about transactions,” Prestage said. “The president’s timely action on the five-year reauthorization bill will ensure the reports…
Poll Shows Broad Support for Endangered Species Act Reform
…efforts to overhaul the increasingly outdated 1970s-era statute. The survey shows: 63 percent of Americans support modernizing the ESA; 62 of Americans believe the act should help with species recovery,…
The Western View: Rally Friday – Take Back Our Water
…make sure they make responsible decisions. Remember last spring when five federal and state water agencies approved a plan which would have sent more delta water south? The plan was…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…people from diverse backgrounds and experience levels in order to reach its full potential and meet the challenges of tomorrow. Identifying, recruiting and training a vibrant next generation of American…
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
…the CDFA Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation, which obtains its authority for such incentive programs through the Environmental Farming Act of 1995. The act mandates the department to establish…
American Pistachio Industry 2016 Annual Conference
APG will present the American Pistachio Industry 2016 Annual Conference Wednesday-Friday, February 17-19 at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. Because our roots run deep,…
Almond Board: Plan Now for Bee Forage
Now is the time to plan for bee forage to help pollinators with next year’s crop. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Almond Update for Sept. 24…
The Western View: California Grown
…since 2003”. It would benefit agriculture to continue this information campaign, even after the drought is over. We need to continue to show the consumer that Americans have access to…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…milk marketing companies to remit premiums on their behalf. To enroll in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy, contact your local FSA county office. To find your local FSA county…
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision
…Ellis. “We appreciate the Senate’s reauthorization of this provision before it expired at the end of the month. Unfortunately, due to the actions of Senator Stabenow, not only does this…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…plans will be implemented. The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have adamantly opposed these restrictive plans, which impede on conservation efforts and range management practices already…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
American Agri-Women is celebrating 40 years of advocating for agriculture with its “Drive Across America.” The Drive has now traveled more than 15,000 miles and is finishing up its five-month…
Lessons From Avian Flu Outbreak Helping Us Plan for the Future
As the poultry industry prepares for a possible return of avian influenza, it is applying some lessons learned from the last outbreak. Lessons From Avian Flu Outbreak Helping Us Plan…