…2014 – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Rep. Doug LaMalfa today issued a statement in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) No-Action Letter…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
…provide many benefits to communities – they trap floodwaters, recharge groundwater supplies, remove pollution, and provide habitat for fish and wildlife. They are also economic drivers because of their role…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…almonds. Doll said after seeing his own trial work, he consistently recommends fumigating before replanting. “I’ve seen the stuff work. I’ve watched orchards developed with and without fumigants,” he said,…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy Reminds Us to Continue Work in Agricultural Research Chairman Frank D. Lucas WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee today issued the following…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively on this project. The 88-square mile quarantine is…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…economists say shoppers will likely begin to see higher prices on some food items later this year. And they warned additional impact would come next year, if the state does…
Sheep Dog Puts on Show for Kids
Kids get to see a sheep dog work at the Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Farm and Nutrition Day…
This Week @ USDA March 21, 2014
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/wps/portal/usda/u……
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…one person is working. This is a historic high, and clearly demonstrates that SNAP recipients want to work,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The additional grant support USDA is providing…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products
…also contact the company at helatapatia@sbcglobal.net. UPC Inventory Listing Photo: Product Labels Contact: Consumer: (559) 441-1105 Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PDT) Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
The Almond Board is inviting growers out to a special field day coming up. Almond Board Director of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau has the information. Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower…
Cry for Water Continues
…Without water farmers will be forced to let tens of thousands of acres go fallow, and that means no work for tens of thousands of people. Anything from workers in…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 14, 2014
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://usda.gov/oce/weather/index.htm http://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/was……
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…Obama Administration and is an important component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative to combat childhood obesity. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers America’s nutrition assistance programs including…