…still doesn’t address our issue on the dust or the wildfire smoke regulation that Cal/OSHA has under an emergency regulation right now and will be considering next month for a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-13-20
…its workers, also the proposed permanent wildfire smoke rule is available for comment and we’ve got all the details on how you can participate. Also in today’s show, we discuss…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
…as of a couple of days ago they’ve decided to now hear the proposed permanent wildfire smoke regulation coming up at their May meeting.” The permanent smoke regulation is largely…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…Amy Wolfe, President and CEO of AgSafe. “Pesticide applications are happening right now, wildfire smoke is an issue that we’re foreseeing when the season changes and obviously the ongoing challenge…
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
…point and destroying normal life. It spreads like wildfire on a California summer day and exploits any weakness it finds. We have to take this disease seriously. Some experts think…
Some Garden Plants with Colorful Foliage
…Its colorful foliage can also be speckled, splotched, or veined. Spikes of small pink, red, or white bell-shape flowers are an extra treat. Smoke Tree Named for its feathery summer…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
…capability of communities, assist with wildfire mitigation, enhance ecological resistance to wildfire, and improve water quality and supplies. Federal agencies will contribute $697,000 to the Little Jones Creek Project-Smith River…
Preparing Now for Wildfire Smoke Rules
With fire season on the horizon, employers should make preparations now to be in compliance with wildfire smoke regulations. Director of Employment Policy for the California Farm Bureau Federation and…
California Agriculture Absent from State of the State
…resurgence that, let me be clear, began under President Barack Obama.” Newsom went on to highlight the achievements of developing wildfire initiatives, making healthcare advances, offering family tax credits, and…
Making Salts from Herbs Growing in Your Garden
…Lavender, Thyme, and Dill all work nicely with salt, too. The best salt to use when mixing with herbs is Coarse Sea Salt, Kosher Salt, Himalayan Pink, and Wood Smoke…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-07-20
…deal with Japan, a new patented smoke taint removal process and the focus on expanding current traceability methods. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…it is to harvest time when grapes are exposed to wildfire smoke. The effort to establish a standard for accurately measuring the effects of smoke on blocks of vineyards may…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…wildfire safety work. Sausalito, CA Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Do they really want the state to run PG&E? Has either of them ever had to use the DMV? A…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…wish to contribute to the wildfire recovery efforts, there are a variety of avenues available. The Sonoma County Farm Bureau (SCFB) has set up a fundraising campaign in which all…