A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the World Food Prize, drought resistant…
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…more than ever during our extreme drought,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “EPA is working alongside the state as it continues the critical efforts needed…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…Lauren Noland-Hajik, Kahn Soares & Conway LLP and Eric Osterling, Tulare Lake Hydrologic Region. “Our ongoing drought not only impacts agricultural production – the food we grow – but also…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…Representative David Valadao and other members of the House of Representatives, and encourages quick passage of this legislation. The state of California is facing unprecedented drought conditions, and this legislation…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…plentiful, nutritious, safe food product. (2) University of California. UC Drought Management. Feb. 2010. Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN. FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 66 – Crop yield…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…Development’s Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG), making nearly $20 million available to drought-affected communities. “As several years of historic drought continue to plague parts of the Western United States,…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…cuts in water for food and farm production will deepen the impact of the four-year drought on rural parts of California. “With every turn of the screw as water supplies…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…alternative allotments where ranchers are impacted by drought or wildfire without the need to complete extensive environmental analyses and many others, Dustin Van Liew, PLC and NCBA federal lands executive…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…highlighted the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires in drought-stricken areas of the West this year and called for reforms in the way the federal government funds wildfire suppression efforts. Additionally,…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
…critical time in the agriculture industry, which is facing severe drought in California and water issues throughout the U.S. Hortau CEO Jocelyn Boudreau said the timely investment will allow Hortau…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…the sustainability of their crops and California agriculture far prior to the current drought,” said Dr. Ludwig. “While the drought is a poignant reminder of our natural resource limitations, sustainability…
Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for Conservation Funding
…will invest up to $235 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural production. Partners will match the federal investment….
Agri View: Long Drought
Shasta Lake Everett Griner talks about how the California drought stretches on in today’s Agri View. Long Drought…
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…“allows participating growers to share in the sacrifice that people throughout the state are facing because of the severe drought, while protecting their economic well-being by giving them some certainty…