…Collaborative DERA projects, including those awarded in the Pacific Southwest, please visit: http://www.westcoastcollaborative.org. For more information about EPA’s National Clean Diesel campaign and the awarded DERA projects nationally, visit www.epa.gov/cleandiesel….
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts…
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
…states to continue portions of their existing programs that are equivalent to the revised rule. EPA will work with states to review and approve updated certification plans. Learn more: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revised-certification-standards-pesticide-applicators…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…Agriculture 1220 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Additional information is available on the Egg Safety and Quality Management program’s web page at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/esqm.html. You may also contact Anthony Herrera, ESQM…
Lukewarm Reaction to Pruitt, EPA Chief Nominee
…to have an EPA administrator who understands rural America, that means they also have to understand the needs of farmers and want to support those farmers.” Senate Ag Committee Ranking…
Agri View: Weather Disasters
Everett Griner talks about 2016 disasters to agriculture crops in today’s Agri View. Weather Disasters Well 2016 was not a year without its weather disasters for farmers. I might have…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Update
…for regulatory updates through the email notification ListServ at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/subscriptions/index.html#planthealth. For questions regarding the regulations or map, please email Dayna Napolillo (dayna.napolillo@cdfa.ca.gov) or Keith Okasaki (keith.okasaki@cdfa.ca.gov) or call (916) 654-0312….
USDA Prepares for 2017 Census of Agriculture
USDA Sends National Agricultural Classification Survey Ahead of 2017 Census of Agriculture In preparation for the 2017 Census of Agriculture, close to one million potential farmers and ranchers will receive…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…service center or go to www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation. To locate the nearest FSA office, go to http://offices.usda.gov/. Throughout the Obama Administration, USDA has generated thousands of critical partnerships to conserve and protect…
High School, College Students Unaware of Ag Jobs Available
…The survey, sponsored by America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a Monsanto Fund program, shows just 13 percent of high school and college students are interested in pursuing a career in…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…support organic farmers and ranchers as well as those adopting organic practices for the first time. The grants are funded through the Organic Transitions Program (ORG), administered by NIFA and…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…activities, and conducting research and development. In September, EPA called upon states and stakeholders to intensify their efforts to reduce nutrient pollution in collaboration with EPA. For more information: https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/nla…
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…this final rule, please visit: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/enhancing-retailer-standards-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap. USDA has taken many steps in the last several years to strengthen SNAP and increase access to healthy foods. Recently, USDA sought retailer volunteers…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
…major influences. Ross said fiscal stability has been the first priority for Governor Brown and will remain so moving into 2017. “The governor is very transparent, and his priorities have…






















