…Association President Martin Barbre says NCGA believes this move by EPA is political – and says the blame to a great extent lies with the oil industry. Barbre says NCGA…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
Westlands Water District praised today’s action by Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency drought declaration for the State of California. “The Governor’s declaration recognizes that the State of California…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…California’s mountains is approximately 20 percent of the normal average for this date; California’s largest water reservoirs have very low water levels for this time of year; California’s major river…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…water when we can. “While he leads California through this drought, we urge Governor Brown to lead the campaign for new water storage,” Wenger said. “California has continued to improve…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…an EM loan is $500,000. “Just about everyone in California agriculture has been negatively affected by drought this year,” said Val Dolcini, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. “California’s diverse…
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection
…products were produced Jan. 8, 2014, and shipped to distribution centers and retail establishments in California. The problem was discovered as a result of an ongoing investigation. FSIS believes the…
USDA on California Drought
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports on California’s extreme drought. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…everyone in California agriculture has been negatively affected by drought this year,” said Val Dolcini, Farm Service Agency State Executive Director. “California’s diverse farmers and ranchers of all sizes and…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…very small chance for normal precipitation on the West Coast. “The North Cascades in Washington might have a normal year, but Oregon and California are unlikely to have normal precipitation,”…
Water Rally Thursday
…the Central Valley. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The California Latino Water Coalition, NAACP, League of Cities Latino Caucus, and the Nisei Farmers League, are…
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
$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
Water professionals from around the state are preparing to meet in Sacramento to discuss the future of efficient water and energy use in California, but many are now focusing on…









