…of critical infrastructure and ensures the continuation of feed transport throughout the state. The department is encouraging those experiencing issues with the transportation of feed products to contact CDFA’s Commercial…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
With agriculture designated “critical infrastructure” by federal and state governments, the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated its commitment to assist the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses during the statewide…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is continuing efforts to provide a safe and healthy food supply. Those efforts include maintaining the strict infrastructure for food inspection, implementing extensive sanitary practices and…
USDA Funds California Efforts to Address Pest Issues
…infrastructure for mitigating pest damage, USDA is providing more than $70 million in funding to support projects that help with pest detection and surveillance, identification, and to safeguard the U.S….
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…infrastructure up, and now they rely on water stolen from our farms to keep the bay’s fishing industry alive. A report from the Bay area’s own University of California, Berkeley…
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
…the House of Representatives recently with unanimous support. “Nutria threaten farmers, indigenous wildlife, and our water infrastructure – it’s time to bring in the cavalry and drive them out of…
Applications for FARMER Funding Due March 1
…include heavy-duty trucks, off-road vehicles such as tractors, stationary and portable engine sources such as agricultural pumps, utility terrain vehicles or small tractors, and infrastructure engaged in, or supporting, agricultural…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…top of mind for most California farmers. “On top of regulatory failures, California’s not built any major water storage infrastructure since 1979 even as the state’s population has increased by…
USDA Accepting Applications for ReConnect Program Funding
…government to continue collaborative efforts with the private sector and rural communities in developing broadband infrastructure in areas with inadequate service. Rural electric cooperatives and utilities, telecommunications companies, internet service…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Energy Independence Discussed in Salinas Valley
…reports on the changes in the marketplace and stresses the importance of people being aware of the dramatic changes in the energy infrastructure. Curtis also provides insights into the Salinas…
Food Companies Waiting for Clarification on Bioengineering Standard
Food companies are awaiting further clarification from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service on a new rule for food ingredients. Before making any infrastructure adjustment, many in the food industry are waiting…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
…communities. Some of the budget priorities include water quality and availability, addressing climate change concerns and air quality, and improvements to infrastructure. Under the Governor’s $222 billion budget the California…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…enhancing natural ecosystems, upgrading infrastructure, and improving preparations for future climate constraints. The recommended actions are based on several months of public and industry feedback, as well as an in-depth…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
…just not a lot of extra water available in the state and I think the governor realizes that we need to have infrastructure in place to capture this and hold…