…a majority of my House colleagues joined me in supporting a five-year, comprehensive farm bill. I appreciate the efforts of everyone who helped get us here. This is legislation we…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…capacity and improve groundwater management. Provide safe water for all communities. Increase flood protection. Increase operational and regulatory efficiency. Identify sustainable and integrated financing opportunities. The report is available here….
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…the next week that would provide assurances to Valley farmers who have invested in these reserves in previous years in anticipation of continued drought conditions. Full text of the letter…
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…
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….
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
…fellow to participate in the Ag Leadership Program. The costs are underwritten by individual and industry donations. Detailed program information and the phase one application are online at www.agleaders.org. The…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…the deadline earlier this year. For further information, contact your local USDA Service Center regarding all program eligibility requirements and application procedures. Additional information is also available online at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=diap&topic=landing….
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…safety research needs. The general research priorities in the Request for Proposals (RFP) were identified and prioritized by the CPS Technical Committee, an independent advisory board that includes experts from…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA January 17
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… www.usda.gov/strikeforce http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/01/14/safe……
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…our farms and communities and increased fires in both urban and rural areas,” said Governor Brown. “I’ve declared this emergency and I’m calling all Californians to conserve water in every…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…the deadline earlier this year. For further information, contact your local USDA Service Center regarding all program eligibility requirements and application procedures. Additional information is also available online at http://www.fdisaster.sa.usda.gov….
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection
…remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product. Class III This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences….
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…of the time when making food choices. When asked about nutrition information in restaurants, 76 percent of working-age adults reported that they would use the information if it were available….
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…habitat (www.nrcs.usda.gov). Small, non-farming businesses in USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.sba.gov/disaster). For a comprehensive online source for all…