…Devin Nunes, and David Valadao joined together to urge the Administration to reconsider this potentially devastating move. The bipartisan group of lawmakers called for action consistent with the law within…
Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants for Class 45
…States. More than 1,200 men and women have participated in the program and are influential leaders and active volunteers in the agriculture industry, communities and other areas. The 16-month program,…
CA Congressmen Want Action on Water Issue
…coordinator, congress itself has the authority, the ability and the duty to help Californians overcome this crisis.” The letter points out the House has passed an act which would have…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…industry, academia, government and nongovernmental organizations. “This request for proposals builds on previously funded CPS research and provides a clear roadmap to generate the information needed to develop science and…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing, and environmental issues facing the industry. Eligible participants must be actively involved in milk…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…in the driest year in recorded state history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proclaimed a State of Emergency and directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
In welcoming Gov. Brown’s declaration of a drought emergency today, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said he hopes the action will give state agencies increased flexibility to act…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…Reform and Resources Development Act – key for ag trade – could slip past the expected January timeline. But with next week’s holiday recess and attention on the President’s State…
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…
Dairy Association Urges Passage of Trade Priorities Act
A dairy association is urging congress to pass the Trade Priorities Act. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The International Dairy Foods Association urges members…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) began December 13, 2013, in accordance with the California Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (NCCPA), the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the California…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…academia, government and nongovernmental organizations. “This request for proposals builds on previously funded CPS research and provides a clear roadmap to generate the information needed to develop science and risk-based…
Commerce Calif., Company to Spend More than $68,000 for Improperly Discharging Wastewater into the L.A. County Sewer System
LOS ANGELES–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Air Louvers will pay $43,000 for violations of the Clean Water Act. The Commerce, Calif. manufacturing company was found to be improperly…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “Communities on both sides of the border will receive benefits as their environment and public health are better protected.” The funds…