Valley flood plan moving to new stage of discussions [Marysville Appeal-Democrat]
The controversial Central Valley Flood Protection Plan is moving into a new stage of discussions with a series of meetings set for the next two months leading toward possible adoption. A week from Friday, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board will meet in Sacramento to discuss the extensive feedback the board received over the plan, and direct staff on how to address those concerns. Farmers, property owners and some public officials have said the plan goes too far in stipulating projects that'll result in the loss of private property along the Feather River, Sutter Bypass and other waterways.
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/plan-115817-board-adoption.html
MID releases draft contract for sale of water to SF [Modesto Bee]
The Modesto Irrigation District on Monday evening released final details of a proposed water sale to San Francisco. The district also announced that its board will discuss the controversial plan May 8 and could vote on it May 22….Proponents of selling water say the income could go to the substantial upgrades needed on the canal system and to the MID's share of the cost of a new federal license for Don Pedro Reservoir. Some critics would prefer the water stay in agriculture, the primary driver of the San Joaquin Valley economy, whether through sales to farmers or groundwater recharge. Environmentalists say water conserved on the canal system should go into the lower Tuolumne River to enhance its fishery.
http://www.modbee.com/2012/04/30/2180755/mid-releases-draft-contract-for.html
Friant water projections bumped to 50% [Fresno Bee (blog)]
The southern Sierra got just enough rain and snow in early April to boost farm water deliveries to 50%, says the federal agency that owns Friant Dam. That's an increase of 5% from the announcement two weeks ago by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. For those who don't closely follow this stuff, it means the miserably dry winter wasn't quite as bad as it could have been, thanks to storms in March and April. A couple of months ago, the bureau was projecting only 35% deliveries.
http://fresnobeehive.com/news/2012/04/friant_water_projections_bumpe.html
Beef market unaffected by BSE scare [Korea Herald]
Beef supply and demand in Korea have seen little change since a case of mad cow disease was discovered in the U.S. last week, the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said Tuesday. Several local retailers suspended sales of American beef on April 24 on news that a dairy cow in California was infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy, but most of them resumed sales three days later….In the meantime, a team of Korean government officials and civilian experts said Monday they will try to see if there is any problem in the processing of U.S. beef for export. The eight-member delegation arrived in Washington earlier in the day on a 10-day mission amid persistent doubts among the Korean public over the safety of American beef.
http://www.koreaherald.com/business/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20120501000846
Calif. chefs seek repeal of looming foie gras ban [Associated Press]
In 2004, the California Legislature gave foie gras producers seven years to find a humane way to create the duck liver delicacy without forcing food down the birds' throats. With the law set to take effect the July 1, some of the state's top chefs on Monday were attempting to overturn it. A hundred have signed a petition saying they want to keep the sale of foie gras legal and establish new regulations for raising the birds. They are visiting with their representatives trying to accomplish an uphill task: finding someone to sponsor a bill to repeal it in time. Their 11th-hour attempt has ruffled the feathers of the ban's original sponsor.
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/30/4454590/calif-chefs-seek-repeal-of-looming.html#storylink=misearch
Pheromone will be used against Cayucos moths [San Luis Obispo Tribune]
State, federal and local agricultural officials are set to begin efforts to eradicate the light brown apple moth from Cayucos. Starting next Monday, technicians will deploy twist ties infused with a pheromone. Typically, a pheromone is released by the female moth to attract a mate. But the pheromone used in this program will disrupt the moth’s breeding patterns. Eventually, the moth population will decline and collapse, farm officials say. Experts will be available to answer questions at an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cayucos Public Library, 310 B St. Twist ties are placed on outdoor plants in neighborhoods where moths have been found. In addition to Cayucos, the pest has also been found in Los Osos and Nipomo.
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