…website and leave a comment for the EPA that the corn ethanol level in the RFS should be restored to its original mandated level of 14.4-billion gallons for 2014. Click…
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: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…$13.5 million. It is anticipated that the need in 2014 will be even greater. “If irrigated agriculture is going to survive this year, it will require close coordination and cooperation…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…Governor’s drought State of Emergency follows a series of actions the administration has taken to ensure that California is prepared for record dry conditions. In May 2013, Governor Brown issued…
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection
Class I Recall Health Risk: High Jan 16, 2014 This release is being reissued to reflect additional products WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif., establishment,…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
USDA research shows improvements in diet quality between 2005 and 2010 WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2014 – American adults are eating better, making better use of available nutrition information, and consuming…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
DAVIS, CA – Jan. 15, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 27 of California’s 58 counties as natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
Year’s First National Water Forecast Predicts Limited Supply West of the Continental Divide WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2014 – A limited water supply is predicted west of the Continental Divide, according…
Dairy Association Urges Passage of Trade Priorities Act
…of Congress to move quickly to pass the Trade Priorities Act (TPA) of 2014. It was introduced earlier this week. The bill outlines key objectives and requirements aimed at helping…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…throughout California in January and February 2014 to learn more about the draft documents and submit comments. FRESNO -Wednesday, January 15, 2014 – 3pm-7pm Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center 848…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
$3M in funds available to answer produce food safety questions Davis, California, January 15, 2014 – The Center for Produce Safety today announced its 2014 request for food safety research…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…most efficient way possible – it’s a conference you won’t want to miss.” The conference will be held January 23-24th, 2014, in Sacramento, CA. For more information, go to www.caii.org….
Commerce Calif., Company to Spend More than $68,000 for Improperly Discharging Wastewater into the L.A. County Sewer System
…from its manufacturing plant. The proposed consent agreement is subject to a 30-day comment period and final agency approval. The 30-day public comment period ends on February 12, 2014. A…
World Ag Expo 2014
Sabrina Hill The World Ag Expo is a little less than a month away. Sabrina Hill has what you can expect this year. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…