…disaster assistance to protect soil, water and 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)….
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection
Class I Recall Health Risk: High Jan 16, 2014 This release is being reissued to reflect additional products WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif., establishment,…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…topics through questionnaires, physical exams and lab work, in two-year segments. The survey is designed to be nationally representative, with a sample composed of 9,839 individuals. Overall, daily caloric intake…
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
…the West prepare for spring and summer snowmelt and streamflow by providing periodic forecasts. It’s a tool for farmers, ranchers, water managers, communities and recreational users to make informed, science-based…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…Jim McFerson, manager, Washington Tree Fruit Commission stated, “The CPS is a magnificent example of the power of partnerships. By working across states, across commodity groups, and across shared research…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…is to help find ways for agricultural, urban and environmental stakeholders to come together and find common ground to move forward,” notes Institute President, Inge Bisconer. “We’ve assembled some of…
Commerce Calif., Company to Spend More than $68,000 for Improperly Discharging Wastewater into the L.A. County Sewer System
…public comment period ends on February 12, 2014. A copy of the consent agreement can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/region9/enforcement/pubnotices/pubnotice-air-louvers.html For more information on The Clean Water Act, please visit: http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations…
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
Class I Recall Health Risk: High To view the Retail Distribution List for this recall, click here. WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif., establishment, is…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast Has More Changes
…Florida Field Office. The February citrus crop forecast is scheduled to be released 12 noon Monday, February 10, 2014. You will be able to hear it “live” here on agnetwest.com….
USDA to Buy California Raisins
The USDA announces plans to purchase several million dollars in raisins to help feed the nation’s needy. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Free Training on Safe Spraying for Agriculture
This January, the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau and its partner agencies will hold the third annual Spray Safe event, a free training dedicated to educating Yuba-Sutter growers, employees, supervisors, pest control…
Online Streaming of Today’s Water Meeting
…State Water Resources Control Board are discussing water transfers and drought preparedness today. For the online streaming of the water meeting, click here. For more on the meeting, click here….