Sabrina Hill In a case that started 5 years ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upholds protection of the Delta Smelt, without regard to the…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…of the court of appeal’s decision is that a court must defer to the judgment of an agency charged with administering a statute. But in this case, there was substantial…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…simple, actionable, low-cost steps that help make sure that the healthy food on kids’ plates ends up in their stomachs,” said Vilsack. “These grants are part of USDA’s ongoing commitment…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…be rolled out in the coming months, including information about access to capital, risk management, food safety, and locating market opportunities on USDA’s Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources webpage. The…
Proposed Water Act rule May be an Overreach
The EPA has yet to decide on what it’s going to do with the Clean Water Act rule proposal. Some think they have overstepped their boundaries. Taylor Hillman reports. Proposed…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision
…EPA decides on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the Agriculture Secretary is pledging continued support for the biofuels industry. Gary Crawford reports. Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…enhance CVP water yields; and provide a common-sense framework for environmental protections in the delta. Senate Bill 2016 also includes many important elements, but falls short of addressing many critical…
Costa Introduces Bills to Increase CA Water Storage
From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa Legislation Would Expand Shasta Dam, Temperance Flat, and San Luis Reservoir Washington, DC—Rep. Jim Costa introduced a package of legislation that would invest…
The Total Cost and Value of Food Loss
How much food is lost or wasted, and how much does that translate in dollar value? That’s the focus of a recent USDA study. Rod Bain reports. The Total and…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…the percentage of students that have identified as eligible for free meals through other assistance programs, and the school pays the remainder of the cost. This may sound ho-hum technical,…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…school districts and a dedicated page of resources for food marketing practices on the school campus. These new resources will complement a second announcement which highlights the nationwide expansion of…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…efforts to improve honey bee health, should help America’s beekeepers combat the current, unprecedented loss of honey bee hives each year.” Funding will be provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives…
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
…focuses on drought conditions for farm workers with speakers from the California Rural Legal Assistance and the California Farm Labor Contractors Association. The final panel on drought conditions is with…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…3) reducing impacts of chemicals and the presence and movement of environmental pathogens in the nation’s water supply. NIFA’s approach will link social, economic, and behavioral sciences with traditional biophysical…
