Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

By Jay Lund, UC Davis Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering California is in the second year of a drought. Governor Newsom (last) week made his first drought declaration.   Just how dry is this drought, so far?  What are … Continue reading →

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By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross As we observe Earth Day 2021 and look forward to a time in the not-so-distant future when we start to come together again after a very long year-plus apart, I want to take a moment to … Continue reading →

In recognition of Earth Day today, CDFA secretary Karen Ross discusses Climate Smart Agriculture programs available to California farmers and ranchers.

With much of the West experiencing drought conditions and California squarely in a second consecutive dry year, Governor Gavin Newson today directed state agencies to take immediate action to bolster drought resilience and prepare for impacts on communities, businesses and … Continue reading →

USDA News Release Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a Department-wide effort to improve and reimagine the supply chains for the production, processing and distribution of agricultural commodities and … Continue reading →

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By Todd Fichette Pistachios farmed in California, Arizona and New Mexico infused nearly $5.3 billion of combined economic activity across the region, according to a report commissioned by the American Pistachio Growers, a trade association representing the U.S. industry. Nearly … Continue reading →

The USDA has announced the availability of more than $330 million to help agricultural producers and organizations in the food supply chain recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for … Continue reading →