…a significant impact on the ag industry, a new proposal that could spark carbon markets for growers, and how the pandemic presents a challenge when it comes to availability of…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
…significantly impacted by market interruptions from COVID-19 restrictions. A portion of that funding is allocated specifically for specialty crops, which includes almonds, and the Almond Board of California, in partnership…
COVID-19 Safety Measures Complicate Heat Illness Prevention
The safety protocols implemented as a means of combating the spread of COVID-19 will complicate the plans for heat illness prevention. The requirement for wearing face-coverings while working will make…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
It’s been a year of surprises, one thing after another – a pandemic that shut down the world, a murder hornet that suddenly appeared in the north woods, rioting in the…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…pandemic. She noted that students are currently preparing scenarios on how Agribusinesses will be able to adapt to changes in purchasing behavior due to the pandemic. Sponsored Content Protecting Your…
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
…that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, I have signed into law H.R. 7010, the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020” (the “Act”). The Act provides…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Producers of agricultural products who have encountered additional market costs stemming from a decline in demand, surplus production, disruptions in shipping, or the orderly marketing…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-05-20
…for NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program, also why leaders are warning nut growers to be vigilant of “fictitious pickups” and hear how COVID has created some challenges when it comes to…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…from a $7 billion surplus to a $54 billion deficit, don’t bring anything new unless it’s related to COVID and start cutting’… the State Water Board is proposing to add…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-02-20
…increase nut research, UC studies take a look at costs and returns for irrigated pastureland, and what pesticide guidance the state is issuing during COVID. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade efforts during the pandemic, why leafy green remote…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
…drinking water to every employee on an hourly interval when you also have to adhere to the COVID guidelines for safe distancing and wearing facial masks and all the other…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…regarding future funding support for the program as the state navigates budget constraints related to COVID-19 moving forward. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
…options, more flexibility, and more protections to growers.” Food safety audits are continuing to be conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving the documentation portion of the audit process to an…