…which they contract with DWR. Nearly all areas served by the SWP have sources of water other than the DWR allocation, among them streams, groundwater and local reservoirs. DWR is…
Obama Administration Finishing Many Regulations
Before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month, the Obama Administration is working to issue as many as 98 final regulations. Politico reports 17 of those actions under review are…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…Environmental Farming Act of 1995. The Act mandates that the Department establish and oversee an Environmental Farming Program to provide incentives to farmers whose practices promote the well-being of ecosystems…
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Alfalfa, Canola, and Sugarbeets in the United States
…GE organism without further authorization from USDA. Following legal action from environmental groups in March 2007, plantings were temporarily suspended while USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) prepared…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…advisory committee of organic community and stakeholder representatives established by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 and operating under provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. It is administered…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…regionally produced food. “USDA investments in regional food have the biggest impact when coordination between producers, processors, distributors and buyers is strong and locally led,” said Salerno. “We are excited…
Labor Issues Increase Vineyard Mechanization Attention
Vineyard mechanization was a heavily discussed topic at the annual Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo. One local vineyard has almost been forced to adopt the technology because of…
Black Friday
…Black Friday deals. But one expert says shoppers may very well profit by waiting until after today to do their main gift buying. Rutgers University Extension Financial Management Expert Barbara…
Almond Matters: San Jose Scale Decision Support
…orchards. University of California Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes said there are some additions to San Jose scale guidelines, specifically to help growers make decisions. “With San Jose scale,…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…rulemaking, today’s action finalizes the volume requirements and associated percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2017, and for biomass-based diesel for 2018. “Renewable fuel…
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
…the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 and the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served…
Softwood Lumber Board Appointments
…the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996 and the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
New Provisions to Take Effect for 2017 Spring Crops The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced updated factors for prevented planting coverage that will strengthen the…
Inconclusive Results Hint at More HLB
…an insect that if the machine fluoresces during those cycles, the regulatory agencies say that isn’t necessarily a positive,” Citrus Integrated Pest Management Specialist Beth Grafton-Cardwell said. “What might be…