…information about this program, including a conceptual framework of the grant program, will be available at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/EnvironmentalStewardship/H2O_EandE.html Program implementation will be on or before July 1, 2014. Visit www.Drought.CA.Gov to…
Vilsack Comments on Our Nation’s Wilderness: Yours to Enjoy and Protect
…some of our nation’s most beautiful vistas in the background. Learn more about our nation’s wilderness areas and where you can explore the great outdoors near your community at www.fs.fed.us/locatormap…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 28
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… …
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…products. As a consequence, FSIS intends to take appropriate action to remove the products from commerce. FSIS issued the original recall because the company allegedly recorded false laboratory results. The…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
…gathering input needed to shape a final rule. Determining Clean Water Act protection for streams and wetlands became confusing and complex following Supreme Court decisions in 2001 and 2006. For…
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…
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
…Applications is available on www.grants.gov and on the FNS website. The grants will fund a performance period of September 30, 2014 through August 31, 2017. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
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…
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
…http://www.grants.gov/. These grants are another way USDA is combating child hunger and obesity and improving the health and nutrition of the nation’s children. This is a top priority for the…
Organic Seed Finder
People looking to source organic seed need to look no further! www.organicseedfinder.org is a free tool made possible by seed vendors who post varieties based on annual organic seed sales….
USDA Video: Seed Preservation and Research at USDA
The goal of USDA’s seed research and preservation efforts is to help maintain a healthy agriculture system. For more information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/site_mai… http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm……
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
…Merlot average price was down 6 percent from 2012 at $753.69 per ton. The entire Grape Crush Report is available online at www.nass.usda.gov/ca. 2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush…









