…raises questions about the future of the Clean Water Act, which prohibits “the discharge of any pollutant” without a permit into “navigable waters,” which it defines, in turn, as “the…
Analysis of California WaterFix Potential Effects
…and will not negatively impact flows or water quality,” said Mark Cowin, Director of the Department of Water Resources. “The State Water Resources Control Board has the critical responsibility to…
Agri View: Growing for Future Population
…for nine billion? Feeding the World By 2050 we’ll need to feed two billion more people. How can we do that without overwhelming the planet? by Jonathan Foley A Five…
USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting
…office in your area, visit http://offices.usda.gov. Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with…
Food Waste Research
…hunger relief groups as part of this national goal to combat food waste. Over 49 million Americans live in food insecure households, including nearly 1 in 5 New Yorkers, and…
Agri View: Meat Buying
…when making purchasing decisions in the meat aisle, according to the Power of Meat survey released by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI). FMI…
Grilling Safely
…when temperatures are below 90 ˚F. What is the Danger Zone? The Danger Zone is the temperature range in which bacteria can grow faster. Bacteria can actually double in number…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…proposal that allows access to disaster funding for the worst fires, minimizes the impact of fund transfers on routine forest restoration activities and addresses the trend of increased wildfire suppression…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act to use in developing and implementing their Groundwater Sustainability Plans. DETAILS ABOUT OTHER PROJECT PARTNERS’ RECHARGE EFFORTS: Sustainable Conservation is engaging with farmers and…
Where Does Your Food Come From?
…Foods are 100 percent American grown and produced. Each year, USDA procures more than 200 types of food, including meat, poultry, fish, fruits, vegetables, flour, cereals, and dairy products, totaling…
EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Violate Law, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers have violated their own regulations and effectively invented new ones in enforcing the Clean Water Act, the American Farm Bureau…
Legislation Introduced to Set Food Labeling Standards
…Labeling Act and was introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, and Representative Chellie Pingree, a Democrat from Maine. The Food Date Labeling Act proposes standardized language for retail…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…with the launch of our activities in the Chinese market and the clear progress we are making in this market.” Chen Lichtenstein, President and CEO of Adama, added, “This quarter…
Biomass Incentives Resumed by USDA
…greenhouse gases. For more information, visit Chapter 5 of https://medium.com/usda-results. Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs,…