…the federal government. The Agricultural Act contributes major savings to deficit reduction, significant reforms to policy, and yet still provides a safety net not only for the production of American…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…us on the verge of enacting a five-year Farm Bill that saves taxpayers billions, eliminates unnecessary subsidies, creates a more effective farm safety-net and helps farmers and businesses create jobs,”…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
Final State Water Action Plan Released: Outlines California’s Near- and Long-Term Water Priorities Plan Includes 2014-15 Budget Proposals, Implementation Efforts, Updates from Public and Stakeholder Comments SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As…
CA Lawmakers Urge Reclamation to Maintain Rescheduled Water
…California’s recorded history, have severely strained California’s water system. Many CVP contractors have taken prudent steps in years past to plan for just these circumstances by conserving water or purchasing…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
$3M in funds available to answer produce food safety questions Davis, California, January 21, 2014 – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) today announced its 2014 request for food safety…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…also update their legally required urban and agricultural water management plans, which help plan for extended drought conditions. The Department of Water Resources will make the status of these updates…
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection
…who have questions about the recall can contact the plant’s Quality Control manager, Scott Parks, at (707) 762-6651 . Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…through its 10-Tips Nutrition Series and the Thrifty Food Plan. USDA’s SuperTracker, a free online planning and tracking tool, helps more than three million Americans improve food choices, maintain a…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…will continue to monitor snowpack data and ensure that NRCS is ready to help landowners plan and prepare for water supply conditions.” Since 1935, NRCS has conducted snow surveys and…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
As part of the 120-day public review and comment period for the Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) and BDCP Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement, BDCP is hosting a…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
$3M in funds available to answer produce food safety questions Davis, California, January 15, 2014 – The Center for Produce Safety today announced its 2014 request for food safety research…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…plants and incorporate a new wastewater reuse system to irrigate vegetation. Tijuana Calidad de Vida Air Emissions Inventory for Nogales, Sonora Nogales, Sonora Grant Amount: $53,610 Tijuana Calidad de Vida,…
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection
…the plant’s Quality Control manager, Scott Parks, at (707) 762-6651 . Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov….
Workshops on Safeguarding California Plan
…draft Safeguarding California Plan. The plan updates the 2009 California Climate Adaptation Strategy. The meetings are an opportunity for the public to learn more about the plan and provide their…