…lakes and reservoirs, over 80,000 acres are not meeting water quality goals, and still need TMDLs. “Clean water is vital to California’s public health, economy, recreation and wildlife – now…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…community’s emerging economic action plans. Under this effort, a team of agricultural, transportation, public health, environmental, and regional economic experts will work directly with local communities to spur local economic…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
…firmly opposed to this regulation, not on the basis of trade but on the basis of animal health concerns; no trade is worth jeopardizing our herd health. “The arrogance of…
California Represented in 2015 Beef Leaders Institute
…for young leaders in the Angus industry, encompassing genetic selection tools, herd health, feedlot, packing and retail product distribution. This year’s class consisted of 16 Angus enthusiasts. “I loved the…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…honey bee health projects. Since 1995, ABC has invested more than any other crop on research related to honey bee health. This includes researching solutions to Varroa mite and other…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…the health of downstream estuaries and species,” said Secretary Laird. “Trying to maintain this ecosystem health, in the face of a changing climate, requires that all those responsible – especially…
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
…(Food Safety and Inspection Service), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the Department of Commerce (National Marine…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…health and plant health programs in both countries, while maintaining the existing high level of protection in these areas. Under the RCC Joint Forward Plan, you have a critical role…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 19
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping our pollinator friends. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ree.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Kern County
…both the insect and disease. There is not cure once a tree becomes infected, the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB…
National Pollinator Celebration
Cathy Isom fills us in on the place to BEE to celebrate National Pollinator’s Week. National Pollinator Celebration Learn more about National Pollinator Week celebration….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected Near Orange Cove
…and tap surveys are being conducted in both residential and commercial host trees. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) and CDFA will work…
The Western View: Jack London, Farmer
…humane treatment for farm animals. And he was very successful. He created a sustainable farm and did it all in just 10 years with constant health problems; he died still…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…to healthy levels. Every action counts this week and every week! Share steps you are taking for pollinators with @PeoplesGarden using hashtags #PW2015 and #PollinatorWeek. – See more at: http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/06/15/its-national-pollinator-week-celebrate-bees-bats-and-other-pollinators-on-friday-june-19-at-usdas-pollinator-festival/#sthash.TnPPgr72.dpuf…