…in renewable energy systems. COVID-19 exacerbated man of the challenges facing rural communities. USDA worked quickly to try and mitigate some of the problems that were highlighted by the pandemic….
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…very different than the rest of the country, and our unique needs will need to be articulated and addressed. Water supply, immigration reform and pandemic recovery are all at the…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…in our institutions, of sickness and shortages and threats to our health care. And now the year is ending with those threats at a crescendo, with the pandemic keeping us…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
…and national levels. The survey is voluntary and confidential, and individual responses will not be shared. Some of the questions include how the COVID-19 pandemic and the recently approved Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…be expanded, and more support will be provided for specialty and non-specialty crop growers. “We’re pleased that Congress understands the toll the pandemic continues to take on farmers, ranchers and…
Registration Available for California Weed Science Society Conference
…the ongoing pandemic, the 73rd annual conference will be held virtually this year. The content from the conference will be available online from January 25 through February 26. The theme for…
Virtual Beltwide Cotton Conference Scheduled for January 5-7
The National Cotton Council (NCC) will be hosting the upcoming 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conference online this year in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual meeting will take place January 5…
Phase Two China Trade Deal Needs to Happen
…trade pact in November called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, also known as RCEP. The U.S. has been busy over the last few months with the Covid-19 pandemic and a…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…the report’s authors. “As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, better targeting enforcement efforts could strengthen protections for the farmworkers who harvest and pack our food.” A total of 70…
International Market Looks Positive for U.S. Beef Moving Forward
…year. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a multitude of challenges for the beef industry in 2020. Market conditions have started to improve within the last few months. Despite the setbacks of…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…oil quantity and excellent oil quality,” said Whitlow. As far as flavor characteristics producers reported noticeably fruitier flavor notes this year along with some bitterness. Effects of the Pandemic Like…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…to this critical assistance during the pandemic, Prop 12 hurts those most in need.” The DOJ amicus brief claims Prop 12 violates the Commerce Clause by improperly regulating extraterritorial conduct…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…of current college students, let alone the employment opportunities that await new graduates during a global pandemic,” principal investigator on the project and professor in the College of Agriculture at…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-11-20
…psyllids in the battle with huanglongbing, and how the beef industry is rebounding from initial pandemic challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….