Benefits of multi-lateral trade deals like the Trans Pacific Partnership are more than economic for the US, according to a group of retired military leaders. Rob Bain has the story….
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
…water flowing out of the Delta into the Pacific Ocean exceeded 114,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), while Delta water exports have remained at about -5,000 cfs at Old and…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…water contractors. Maria Rea of NOAA Fisheries said there’s an increased number of water districts and private-public partnerships emerging in the Sacramento Valley to work on “really good” projects such…
UC Davis Vet School Ranked #1 in World, Again
…USAID to rapidly detect and respond to emerging viruses such as Ebola. California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, which protects public and animal health in partnership with the…
Beef Association Names New Leader
…policy organization. Likewise, NCBA has continued its partnership with state beef councils to protect and increase beef demand.” Frazier said he is honored and excited for the opportunity to serve…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…National Drought Resilience Partnership, with the other co-chair rotating between six other agencies every two years; the Department of Commerce will serve as co-chair for the Partnership’s first two years….
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…agriculture in the United States and Cuba, USDA is advancing a new partnership for the 21st century between our two countries,” said Vilsack. “U.S. producers are eager to help meet…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Available at no cost, this live virtual event hosted from Deere & Company World Headquarters in Moline, Ill., will transport classrooms…
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
…Some farmers may also be selected for in person interviews to assist with data collection efforts. OrganicSlider_Option15“Your participation is strongly encouraged,” said NASS’ Pacific Regional Office Director, Chris Messer. “The…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
…of the produce rule is dependent on partnerships between FDA and the states, both to deliver education and technical assistance and to provide on-going inspection, compliance, and oversight. To support…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…for coffee trees and other exotic crops to flourish, thanks to the area’s temperate climate. Good Land Organics is located just 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean, at an elevation…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…the fifth year of the annual Climate Leadership Awards, a partnership between EPA’s Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and the Climate Registry. Awardees…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…and more than 20 State Departments of Agriculture on agricultural trade missions to countries around the world, including Peru. Peru is also a member of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP),…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program Applications sought with a focus on environmental markets, conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up…