…that 1,500 milligrams.” The AHA recommendation was published in the journal Circulation (November 5th, 2012 issue). According to the Food Standards Agency (UK)3, the human Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) should…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…and conservation via agricultural easements. Going forward, CDFA’s climate smart agriculture initiatives will be coordinated through the newly created Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation ( cdfa.ca.gov/EnvironmentalStewardship/). There is no…
Crop Insurance Organic
…rather than the published U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) price election. RMA has also expanded organic premium price elections to 57 crops, up from four in…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…A single plan covering the entire basin developed and implemented by one groundwater sustainability agency. • A single plan covering the entire basin developed and implemented by multiple groundwater sustainability…
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…Practice; Tom Bowman; UC Santa Barbara Environmental Affairs Board; and William McDonough. IGIHOF was founded in 2008 and has recognized more than 300 people and organizations for excellence, innovation and…
Almond Board: More on AIM
The Almond Board continues informing the industry about its new AIM Initiatives..AIM, or Accelerated Innovation Management, is a new strategic effort designed to make the almond industry even more efficient…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…rather than the published U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) price election. RMA has also expanded organic premium price elections to 57 crops, up from four in…
Agri View: GMO Foods Ruling
…all foods regulated by FDA. As articulated in its 1992 “Statement of Policy: Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties,” the agency is not aware of any information showing that foods…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…did in the late 1800’s. But now, those ranchers apply those hard-won lessons about over-grazing, water management and soil conservation. The ranches have their cattle graze on the public land…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill. California is receiving more than $30 million of the funding, including $8 million for conservation projects…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…January 2013, USDA’s microloan program has provided more than $25.8 million in support to help veterans grow their farming businesses. Recently, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also expanded its collaboration…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…Restoration Partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet. “The…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…state environmental officials to find ways to dispose of the bodies of the animals, according to AP. Some counties are allowing them to put carcasses in their landfills. Additionally, TAD…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
Rep. Jim Costa asks EPA about California crops, bees Thursday, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to consider the impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) actions on the…









