…Agency (FSA). Counties that are contiguous to the primary disaster counties declared also qualify for USDA natural disaster assistance. The agency will consider each loan application on its own merits,…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…and postharvest water are among the core research areas listed. A complete list of research priorities is posted on the home page of the CPS website, http://cps.ucdavis.edu. CPS and its…
Dairy Leader Program Accepting Applications
…program consists of several sessions devoted to developing a better understanding of the economic, legislative, marketing, and environmental issues facing the industry. Eligible participants must be actively involved in milk…
CFBF Series Part 1: California Farmers in 2014
What’s ahead for California agriculture amid drought, tough regulations, and labor shortages? Sabrina Hill talks with California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
…live and work in the communities dependent on the District’s agricultural economy. Earlier this week, the Governor met with local farmers and water agency managers to hear firsthand of the…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…drought prediction by advancing new methodologies piloted in 2013. 18.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will hire additional seasonal firefighters to suppress wildfires and take other needed actions…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…which is compounded by population growth, environmental regulations and now, by drought. “We don’t know if this is Year 3 of a three-year drought or Year 3 of a longer…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
…– incomplete chief of engineers’ reports on some projects and the overall WRRDA cost. Other outstanding differences – creation of a National Ocean Endowment Fund and a water infrastructure-financing bank….
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…areas due to damages and losses caused by extreme drought. The 27 designated counties include: Alameda Alpine Amador Calaveras Contra Costa El Dorado Fresno Inyo Kern Kings Los Angeles Madera…
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Counties that are contiguous to the primary disaster counties declared also qualify for USDA natural disaster assistance. The agency will consider…
BDCP Public Open House Meetings Begin This Week in Fresno and Bakersfield
…Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The public review and comment period will close on April 14, 2014. Learn more about the public review period…
Center for Produce Safety Announces Call for Research Proposals
…postharvest water are among the core research areas listed. A complete list of research priorities is posted on the home page of the CPS website, http://cps.ucdavis.edu. CPS and its partners…
Water Professionals Gather to Discuss Water and Energy Efficiency
…regarding what the state of California intends to do. This bonus presentation has become a draw for many registering attendees at the 52nd annual conference of agricultural, urban and environmental…
