A coalition of agricultural groups and businesses are encouraging Congress to make some adjustments to the disaster loan program being made available to address the impact of COVID-19. In a…
2020 California State Fair Cancelled
It appears that this year’s California State Fair and Food Festival won’t be happening due to the challenges created by COVID-19. At the most recent meeting, Cal Expo’s Board voted…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…that these critical facilities can continue operating is paramount.” Several packing companies have recently been closing some of their facilities as a result of employees contracting COVID-19. Other processing facilities…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
Multiple groups representing a broad array of industries have taken issue with the continued rollout of new regulations, despite much of the state being shut down in relation to COVID-19. …
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
The 2020 Organic Produce Summit has been canceled in light of challenges presented by COVID-19. Originally scheduled for July 8 and 9 in Monterey, the fifth-annual summit organized by the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-28-20
…COVID-19 and how the BeSure campaign is helping applicators take steps to protect bees. Also in today’s show hear all about an agtech startup that’s going to begin mechanical pollination…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
The market disruptions that have occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could persist even after the shelter in place orders are rescinded. As officials weigh the options for systematically…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-27-20
…trial applications, get an update on how the market disruptions due to COVID-19 will likely continue and how winter crops have been hit the hardest. Also, learn why ag employers…
Week in Review: Employers Could Bear COVID-19 Costs, Valley GSPs Overly Optimistic
A proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom that would pass COVID-19 costs onto employers was the top story this week. Groundwater Sustainability Plans in the San Joaquin Valley appear to be…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-24-20
…the details on two NRCS projects that are right here in California. Also in today’s show, we talk about the importance of farmers’ mental health especially during the COVID-19 crisis…
Producers Working to Adapt to Uncertainty in the Food Supply Market
Many producers are struggling to adapt to the tremendous uncertainty that COVID-19 has created within the food supply chain. While some reports have indicated that overall food consumption has remained…
Newsom Considers Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers Through Workers’ Compensation
Governor Gavin Newsom is considering an executive order that could significantly increase the cost of workers’ compensation insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order would substantially expand the criteria of…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
Getting involved with creative direct marketing can help keep farm businesses remain viable in the current environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is offering a…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
In response to the increased demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) created by COVID-19, the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) has issued a list of Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling…