The demand for fish, especially in the USA is dramatically increasing. The supply of uncontaminated wild fish is shrinking just as dramatically. Hear Sabrina’s report here….
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
…urgency and be as flexible as the law allows in order to minimize water supply reductions resulting from the application of those regulations. In particular, direction to manage reverse flow…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…30-lb. boxes of “Sweet Breads” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Liver” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tripe” 30- and 60-lb. boxes of “Beef Tongue” 30- and 60-lb. boxes…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…They now certify the companies who meet their BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards. The group is striving for voluntary compliance by seafood farmers with verification by the Alliance. Unlike the…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 7
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdah… http://www.usda.gov/oce/climate_chang… http://blogs.usda.gov/tag/aginnovates/…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands in Tulare County
…in addition to the previously announced quarantine areas of Tulare County. The maps are available online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-quarantine-sjv In addition to the new and existing quarantines in portions of Tulare…
Citrus Damage Estimates to Come
…listen live online to the USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Monday February 10th. CLICK HERE to test your audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
…conservation efforts throughout California to combat the effects of drought. Interested landowners and managers have until March 3, 2014 to apply for available funds. “Working with our federal, state, and…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…Valley Project operations in order to preserve dwindling supplies in upstream reservoirs for farms, fisheries, and cities and towns as the drought continues. While additional winter storms may provide a…
Full Farm Bill Conference Report Available Online
The full conference report for the farm bill, now officially titled the Agricultural Act of 2014, is available online. To see the report, click here….
Final State Water Action Plan Released
Final State Water Action Plan Released: Outlines California’s Near- and Long-Term Water Priorities Plan Includes 2014-15 Budget Proposals, Implementation Efforts, Updates from Public and Stakeholder Comments SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As…
California Water Reforms Presented at Farm Bill Conference Committee
Washington – At the request of Speaker of the House John Boehner and California Congressmen David Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Devin Nunes (CA-22), Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…below: January 26, 2014 The Honorable Michael Connor Commissioner United States Bureau of Reclamation 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240-0001 Dear Commissioner Connor, It has come to our attention…
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Workshop
…workshop is Friday, January 31 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Almond Board office in Modesto. To register for the workshop, contact Kendall Barton at kbarton@almondboard.com or call (209) 343-3245….