…through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. More information on USDA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic can be found at www.fns.usda.gov/coronavirus. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so…
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
…“When you think through the powers of an emergency order, you have to think about all the powers that that involves,” Ross noted. Even if a statewide emergency is declared…
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
Unless you’re on a carnivore diet, chances are you could use a little bump in protein, especially when it comes to snacking. Protein is more satiating than carbohydrates and it…
Week in Review: Limited Drought Action Taken and Potential Help Coming for Valley Canals
…moving forward. General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, will officially begin to be implemented. Last week California lawmakers enacted a budget…
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
…regions, providing up-to-date information on the latest industry news or regulatory updates, staying engaged in CDFA activities, communicating voluntary or mandatory treatments throughout the area, and more. Proposals for all…
Newsom Takes Limited Action in Addressing Drought Conditions
…from a regional perspective. “We will be declaring, in a targeted manner, a drought emergency here in Mendocino County and Sonoma County,” Newsom stated. “We have an emergency order that…
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
The Almond Board of California is hitting the road and rolling out their ‘Industry Roadshow’ as in-person events begin to come back with pandemic restrictions continuing to lesson. ABC’s Senior Manager of…
The California Kitchen: Imusa USA Duck Confit
…Albert prepare Imusa USA Duck Confit below. The California Kitchen: Imusa USA Duck Confit For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
…it only takes a few steps. You would visit our website TrustUSCotton.org and you would register your operation. There’s a self-assessment that you have to complete,” Schneider explained. “At the end of…
MSOB: Why is Seaweed Well-known in Biological Industry?
…polysaccharides, fatty acids, amino acids, plant hormones, minerals and several other compounds that stimulate plant growth, trigger plant defenses and also stimulate various physiological processes,” he said. Dara believes cultural…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
…constituents, and the communities they live in, have access to the resources they need during this time, namely water. In order for all of us affected by this critical situation…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-19-21
…Families Food Box Program, the approval of Ag Order 4.0 and Assembly Bill 350 providing SGMA assistance to farmers and ranchers. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Week in Review: Drought Declaration Dispute, Biden to Bolster USDA Funding
…The deadline for Ag Order 4.0 has arrived, bringing new regulations for Central Coast growers to comply with. A recent decision pertaining to Proposition 65 and acrylamide is being described…
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
…provision allowing a third party to maintain compliance for an ag operation. Even with the approval of Ag Order 4.0, there are still several steps that will continue to be…