…learn more about USDA disaster relief program, producers can review the 2014 Farm Bill fact sheet at www.fsa.usda.gov/farmbill, the LFP program fact sheet, http://go.usa.gov/5JTk, or contact their local FSA office….
A Scramble for Groundwater Approaching
…A Scramble for Groundwater Approaching With yet-to-be-established water entities given two years to come up with a plan and several more years to implement it, Larsen says disputes are on…
California School District Rewrites Menu for Student Lunches
(from PB News Hour) For children across the country, returning to school means eating mass-produced lunches. But Oakland, California, is implementing an ambitious plan to transform their lunch program to…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…generous contributions from many organizations including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Sustainable Conservation, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, American Ag Credit, Farm Credit, DuPont Pioneer and The Mosaic Company….
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…possible and to quickly respond to emerging drought impacts throughout the state. In January, the administration finalized a comprehensive Water Action Plan that charts the way for California to become…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
…would step in and develop plans for communities that fail to abide by these rules. “It isn’t all about laws and bills,” Brown said. “It’s about actually implementing the laws…
U.S. House Says No to WOTUS Proposal
Cindy Zimmerman By a vote of 262-152, the U.S. House has approved H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Rep….
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
…for me? To learn about some of the key changes in the Farm Bill made for new farmers and ranchers, please visit the Agricultural Act of 2014:Highlights and Implications page….
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…and a lack of understanding of how its actions impact America’s farmers and ranchers. The agency’s latest action would trigger an onslaught of additional permitting and regulatory requirements for our…
9/11 Memorial Plaza at CA State Fairgrounds to Open for Sept. 11 Anniversary
…and memorials to American Airlines Flight 77–which crashed into the Pentagon–and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Construction of the Cal Expo memorial began a…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. The Administration’s plan responsibly cuts carbon pollution, slows the long-term effects of climate change, helps farmers and others deal with the present-day impact of…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…dam safety and flood control and inspection services, assists local water districts in water management and water conservation planning, and plans for future statewide water needs. www.water.ca.gov ABOUT THE COCA-COLA…
California Fluid Milk and Dairy Products Production
…demand is at seasonal levels. Plant capacity is available for all instate milk, and a few manufacturers are shifting milk loads to accommodate maintenance projects and to maximize operating efficiencies….
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…Wilderness Act and the establishment of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Since President Lyndon Johnson signed both pieces of legislation in 1964, Americans in all 50 states, across thousands…