…thin the crop in order to save water. This changes how the sugars are allocated in the tree, increases vegetative growth and increases the tree’s water usage, he said. When…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…28, 2000, would be eligible for funding from SB 1370: 1) Sites Reservoir located in the Counties of Colusa and Glenn, as identified in the North-of-the-Delta Off- stream Storage Investigation…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…income communities WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2014 – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce proposed guidelines for local school wellness policies. The…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…the growing need to combine knowledge from biological and physical sciences with social and economic sciences to address complex water issues. The NIWQP focuses on addressing water issues at the…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 21
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/oce/…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
…copy of the documents please email BDCP.comments@noaa.gov. Comments must be received electronically or postmarked on or before June 13, 2014. Click here for more information on how to submit comments….
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…to remember about the Census of Agriculture is that the information is used for decision-making by producers as well as all those who serve farmers, ranchers and rural communities –…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…the drought, bond funds for projects to help local communities more efficiently capture and manage water and funding for securing emergency drinking water supplies for drought-impacted communities. In addition, the…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
Courtesy of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation Just as milk prices are improving, fierce competition for hay and limited water supplies to grow other feed crops have…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…may apply for support service grants in order to conduct trainings, create complementary curriculum, or further develop supply chains, among other activities. Proposals are due at 11:59 p.m. EST, April…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…projects in the Pacific Southwest Region. For more information about this year’s grant recipients, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region09/water/wetlands/grants/grants-13.html To learn more about submitting an application for the 2014 grant cycle, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region09/water/wetlands/grants/index.html…
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The…
Farm Leader Welcomes National Focus on Drought
…needs of species,” he said. “Farms and rural communities must be a priority when making water availability determinations, in order to assist with drought recovery.” Wenger pointed out that Southern…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…Wildlife and the California Fish and Game Commission restricted fishing on some waterways due to low water flows worsened by the drought. The state is working to protect local communities…