Tag: U.S. Department Of Agriculture
USDA orders increases in National Forest logging operations across the nation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in national news that it will be increasing the nation's timber quotas by 25% on nearly 113 million...
Deadline approaching in California for SBA Working Capital loans due to drought
SACRAMENTO – Director Jeffrey Lusk of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminded small nonfarm businesses in all 58 California counties...
USDA launches $100 million Healthy School Meals Initiative, announces grant program for rural schools
WASHINGTON – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched the first phase of its $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative Friday, Sept. 23, which is...
Supervisors OK agreement with state for bollworm monitoring
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors signed off on an agreement between the Riverside County Office of Agriculture and the state for ongoing efforts...
Hazen and Sawyer receive RCWD contract for Meadowview Pipeline protection study
The Rancho California Water District awarded Hazen and Sawyer a professional services contract for the Meadowview Pipeline protection study.A 6-0 RCWD board vote, April...
USDA encourages the public to protect plants against invasive pests in April
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture declared April 2021 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. The national outreach initiative enlists the public...
Raise a healthy eater at every stage of childhood
Family FeaturesSpecial to Valley NewsDaily food choices can have an impact on a child’s overall health and well-being. Not only do healthy dietary patterns...
County approves airport wildlife management services agreement
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a wildlife management agreement for the five county-operated airports including French Valley Airport and Hemet-Ryan Airport.The supervisors’...