…limits of the Clean Water Act and provides states and landowners the certainty they need to manage their natural resources and grow local economies,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “For the…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…towns and rural communities, and made significant investments in land and water conservation. Now is not the time to rest on our laurels – it’s time to get the bill…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
…behalf of agriculture led to his receipt of the California Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award, presented during the 100th CFBF Annual Meeting in San Diego. A walnut grower and…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
…Agency, crop insurance of course, and the Natural Resource Conservation Service,” Ross noted. “In this particular set of fires, especially the ones up north really had the most impact on…
Help for Landowners Affected By Mega-Fires
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of California can help landowners both before and after fires. The state has experienced mega-fires, which are fires of extreme size that are hard…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
Citing his passion for agriculture, his tenacity and his decades of service to Farm Bureau, the California Farm Bureau Federation presented its Distinguished Service Award to former CFBF President Paul…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…SPS subcommittees under the FTA. More details on requirements for exporting to Morocco will be available from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country/Morocco. Source: USDA…
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
…do not need to sacrifice the water needs of one region over another farm community,” he said. CFBF will remain actively engaged in policy discussions involving other natural resources, Johansson…
USDA Adds 5.1 Mil Pounds of Beef to Previous Recall
…Food Safety and Inspection Service noted people should check their freezer, toss or return any frozen products posted between that date. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields. “The improvements we’re making to internships at…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…with their conservation practices.” NRCS, through voluntary natural resource conservation programs, works side-by-side with producers, local conservation districts, and other partners to protect and conserve natural resources and build sustainable…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…insects in backyard citrus trees. Negotiators have also agreed to maintain funding for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…Secretary Perdue is making available.” “The Army is committed to working with our federal, state and local partners to carefully manage the water resources of the Sacramento Valley,” said R.D….