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…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…decisions about future water availability. “Right now the West Coast is all red,” NRCS Hydrologist Tom Perkins said. “Early indications are it will be very dry in the western part…
Dairy Association Urges Passage of Trade Priorities Act
…rules on sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and preventing the improper use of geographical indications, all of which make it easier and less costly for U.S. dairy companies to compete globally….
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…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 industry,…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…most efficient way possible – it’s a conference you won’t want to miss.” The conference will be held January 23-24th, 2014, in Sacramento, CA. For more information, go to www.caii.org….
Commerce Calif., Company to Spend More than $68,000 for Improperly Discharging Wastewater into the L.A. County Sewer System
…from its manufacturing plant. The proposed consent agreement is subject to a 30-day comment period and final agency approval. The 30-day public comment period ends on February 12, 2014. A…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…collect used oil free of charge. The Border 2020 Program is a bi-national collaborative effort with a mission is to protect human health and the environment in the U.S.-Mexico border…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA January 10
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/oce/weather/index… and http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection
…II This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product. Class III This is a situation where…