…and as part of an ongoing effort to respond to California’s historic drought, the Governor’s Drought Task Force has committed to working with affected communities to develop near-term and long-term…
2015 Water Year Hottest and Driest on Record – From the California Department of Water Resources
…Californians following Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s April 1 executive order mandating a statewide 25-percent reduction in potable urban water use. Save Our Water, DWR’s partnership with the Association of…
The Western View: Rally Friday – Take Back Our Water
…be held in Rojas-Pierce Park, Mendota, Calif, at 11:00 a.m. October 2. There are lots of reasons to ask the governor for the special session. One is to make sure…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
State legislators worked into the night last week voting on a slew of bills that will have an impact on California agriculture. The governor now has until Oct. 11 to…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…and direction for the agricultural community to complement ongoing efforts and practice environmental stewardship.” The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on…
Commentary: Farm Bureau Focuses on Key Bills in State Legislature
…and voted on. Some bills will pass both houses of the Legislature and move to the governor for a signature or veto, whereas others will fail. An all-too-common practice during…
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
…an ongoing effort to respond to the effects of California’s historic drought, the Governor’s Drought Task Force has committed to working with affected communities to develop near-term and long-term recommendations…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local,…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…businesses in that state. Visit with the Governor I sat down with South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard to discuss the efforts and learn more about what South Dakota could offer…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…recently called for by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. CDFA conducted a multi-stage review of all applications, including administrative, financial and technical reviews, to verify applicants’ GHG reduction calculations and…
California to the Midwest: Interview with South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard
…down with the Governor of South Dakota, Dennis Daugaard, to talk to him about efforts to bring California dairy farmers into his state. Dennis Daugaard – full interview Extra questions:…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…planning decisions farmers will make.” The CSBFA advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…climate change.” Deputy Interior Secretary Michael L. Connor comments The federal partnership dovetails with Governor Jerry Brown’s California Water Action Plan, a suite of short- and long-term goals to put…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
Gov. Jerry Brown Governor Brown’s revised budget for May, released today, makes great strides in helping agriculture adapt to the ongoing drought and climate change. The Governor proposes to provide…