…visa program to secure a reliable future flow of guest workers,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a news release. “Additionally, after a satisfactory transition period, it…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…of incidence and their yields are good in terms of industry standards,” Swett explained. There have also been some successes in chemical management research. Some chemical treatment strategies appear to…
Winery Wastewater Requirements Will Impact About Half of Industry
…wastewater is processed and discharged at winery locations. Previous standards were under regional discretion but the new rules will unify rules across California. The Wine Institute’s Noelle Cremers said that impacts…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…Valley, and areas of the southern and central coast. Resources will cover COVID-related workplace safety standards and help industry members improve safety protocols in their operations. “What’s great about this…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
Participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol may provide some added benefits for growers moving forward. The program sets sustainability standards for cotton growers and provides measurable data on stewardship…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…required. “There’s also requirements for standards that they’ll have to meet. So, some folks will have to upgrade their facilities as well,” said Cremers. The winery wastewater order contains a…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…flow.” For judicial foreclosures and evictions already sent to the DOJ, USDA will be working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to stop the process from moving forward. USDA is also…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…and standards for biostimulant companies and products. The two groups are combining resources to form the Biostimulant Council. “Essentially it will be a committee within The Fertilizer Institute,” Biostimulant Coalition…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…may be unable to offer full-time work to H-2A employees. Other changes to the H-2A certification program include enhancements to the standards for rental housing and public accommodations. The…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…also identified as priorities. Each of the prioritized practices has a particular set of standards necessary to achieve the intended benefits. The practices have been selected from the more than…
Week in Review: HLB Concerns in San Diego and Groups Challenge Emergency COVID Protocols
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes HLB in citrus. A group of industry organizations has filed suit against the emergency safety standards that…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
…filed a lawsuit challenging the emergency temporary standards (ETS) issued by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Board). Among the many issues highlighted in the complaint, the coalition…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
…has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for manufacturers, processors, packers, and those who hold foods identified on the Food Traceability List. The list includes leafy greens, melons,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID reporting standards, staying ahead of Spotted Lanternfly in…