President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today

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…improve water use efficiency for drinking water at Federal facilities across the country by 26 percent and improve water use efficiency for industrial, landscaping, and agricultural water by 20 percent….

CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources

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February 20, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (Fresno) Fresno County Farm Bureau 1274 W. Hedges Ave Fresno, CA 93728 February 25, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (Ventura/Camarillo) Ventura County Agricultural…

California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products

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California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,742,700 pounds,…

Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy

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…on February 4 with 68-32 vote. Farm Policy Reforms The Agricultural Act of 2014 includes the most significant reduction to farm policy spending in history by improving agricultural programs. Repeals…

Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around…

USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought

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$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will make $20 million available for agricultural water…

DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies

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…seeks flexibility in management of a water quality regulation that requires closure of the Cross-Channel Gates along the Sacramento River near Walnut Grove from February 1 through May 20. Under…

Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report

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…the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding the conflict between laws governing pesticide use and the Endangered Species Act. Enhances coordination between USDA and the U.S. FWS regarding actions…