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….
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
…application are online at www.agleaders.org. The phase one application is due no later than May 12, but individuals are encouraged to complete it earlier. Contact: Meredith Ritchie, (916) 984-4473, mritchie@agleaders.org…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/disaster-loans). For a comprehensive online source for all federal disaster assistance, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ ….
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…handling. 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…
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
…precipitation present urgent problems: drinking water supplies are at risk in many California communities; fewer crops can be cultivated and farmers’ long-term investments are put at risk; low-income communities heavily…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…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
…to today’s expansion of the recall includes: 30-lb. boxes of “Book Tripe” The following Rancho Feeding Corporation products are subject to the recall announced on Jan. 13, 2014: “Beef Carcasses”…
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…