…signing message can be found here. “California will no longer be the only Western state that does not manage its groundwater,” said Senator Pavley. “The cost of doing nothing is…
Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules
From the Associated Press California will no longer be the last Western state with a pump-as-you-please approach to groundwater. Governor Signs First California Groundwater Rules Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation…
USDA Programs Help New Farmers and Ranchers
United States Department of Agriculture programs connected to the Farm Bill are designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with some of their greatest needs. Rob Bain has more. State…
Beef Industry Concerned About Possible Importer
The USDA is proposing to allow imports of fresh and chilled beef from Argentina enter into the United States. The reaction from the U.S. beef industry has been unanimous. R-Calf…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…donations. Ag Leadership is considered to be one of the premier leadership development programs in the United States. Since it was first delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and…
Unforeseen Quake Side Effect
The earthquake that rattled the Napa and Sonoma County areas 2 weeks ago may have contributed to an interesting change in the environment. United States Department of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…be found online. In addition to protecting cropland and critical habitats, conservation strengthens outdoor recreation and helps boost the economy. According to the National Fish and Wildlife Federation, annual United…
U.S. House Says No to WOTUS Proposal
Cindy Zimmerman By a vote of 262-152, the U.S. House has approved H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Rep….
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
Lucas Today, Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, by a…
9/11 Memorial Plaza at CA State Fairgrounds to Open for Sept. 11 Anniversary
…and memorials to American Airlines Flight 77–which crashed into the Pentagon–and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Construction of the Cal Expo memorial began a…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…United States conservation spending totals $38.8 billion, but it produces $93.2 billion of economic output throughout the economy – 2.4 times more than what is put in. This output takes…
CDFA: Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…sent for testing. The leafhoppers were swept from goosefoot. The sample was positive for BCTV. Merced County One fallow field on the western edge of Dos Palos had a lot…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…era for conservation. The Wilderness Act protects wild and scenic undeveloped land across the United States for the benefit of all. Today, the National Wilderness Preservation System includes more than…
USDA Statistics Confirm Almonds Number One
The popularity of almonds was written about in an article last week citing new United States Department of Agricultures statistics. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. USDA Statistics Confirm…