Monthly Archives: August 2020

As the West Coast continues to experience an historic heat wave and related energy shortages, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation designed to free up energy capacity and reduce the need for temporary energy service disruptions. The proclamation temporarily allows … Continue reading →

Infographic courtesy of the California Department of Health Services

By Brian Johnson Overwhelmed hospitals. Large outbreaks at food processing plants and skilled nursing facilities. And sobering statistics that mean ongoing restrictions on everything from local businesses to schools. Tulare County is waging a war against the coronavirus, and the … Continue reading →

By Kevin Hecteman As the 21st century continues, Southern California will likely feel the effects of climate change, and farmers and ranchers will want to be ready to adapt: That’s the main conclusion of a report released by the California … Continue reading →

From a USDA news release USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invited potential conservation partners to submit project applications for federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS will award up to $360 million dollars to locally driven, … Continue reading →

From a USDA news release U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in response to public comments and data. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is … Continue reading →

By Dr. Frank Mitloehner, UC Davis professor Americans won’t halt global warming until they stop eating beef — at least, that’s what many people have been taught. Some have even reluctantly given up their steaks and cheeseburgers in a well-intentioned … Continue reading →

California is the top milk-producing state, accounting for 21 percent of the milk produced in the United States. With that comes responsibility to find innovative solutions for managing cow manure while ensuring food and water safety and security – and … Continue reading →

From a California Milk Advisory Board news release The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of its dairy product innovation competition with the launch of the Real California Milk Snackcelerator to inspire new ideas integrating the flavor … Continue reading →

By CDFA secretary Karen Ross and California Rangeland Trust CEO Michael Delbar As California continues to respond to the challenges of COVID-19, some people are cautiously venturing out into the state’s abundance of open spaces, while hopefully wearing masks, maintaining … Continue reading →