…on December 1, was increased after mid-December storms boosted river flows and tight coordination among federal and state water and wildlife-protection agencies allowed the SWP to store runoff south of…
Zero Allocations…Again
…environmental successes achieved. Since 1992 those sourcing water from the Friant system have been paying additional dollars per acre foot for environmental enhancements with no accountability. The state of California…
CFBF Leader on Water Shortage, CVP Zero Allocation
…rigid environmental laws that have failed to balance species protections with human needs.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015. “This is an important decision for producers, because these programs provide financial protection against…
Toomey, Feinstein & Flake Legislation Shortsighted Policy
…in the form of a high protein animal feed. “Additionally, ethanol has clear environmental benefits. According to the Argonne National Laboratory, compared to gasoline, ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…environmental responsibility. The 12-month program offers both learning opportunities and challenges to the members. They will take part in 15 events, covering topics that range from almond production practices, such…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…Bank & Family Services; Marilyn Lluch, Food Drive Coordinator – California Environmental Protection Agency; Taylor Roschen, Statewide Food Drive Coordinator – California Department of Food and Agriculture (Source: Zsi Widman)…
CDFA Announces Public Meeting
…dairy digesters; and provide information about economic feasibility, widespread implementation and environmental benefits. A public stakeholder meeting is scheduled to explain Phase II of the program and receive comments and…
3rd Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
…and implement effective and efficient grazing lands water quality protection programs. Tim Koopmann is the Water Resource Specialist and Manager for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). He will…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…the group’s innovative work has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation, and Regional Water Quality Control Board, just to name a few. The 10th Annual…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
…CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad to make sure the agency’s rules both protect end-users and ensure well-functioning financial markets. Today’s hearing examined new regulations in the swaps market, coordination of international…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…funding that may develop long-terms solutions. The promising near-term tools and solutions are funded through the HLB Multiagency Coordination Group while the research projects are funded through the Specialty Crop…
Free Bird-Friendly Farming Workshops
…February 20, 2015. Thereafter, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through July. WHO: Audubon California, Point Blue Conservation Science, The Nature Conservancy, Delta Protection Commission, Delta Conservancy, and…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…efforts help advance environmental justice, protecting all Californians — regardless of race, age, culture, income, or geographic location — from adverse effects of pesticides. The PSIS leaflets are mentioned during…
