Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture leaders are urging policymakers to take more time when implementing changes. Two recent new regulations rolled out on California employers with seemingly little consultation…
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
…the other stimulus packages that have been enacted in recent months to address the economic turmoil caused by COVID-19. Passed by a vote of 208 to 199, the $3 trillion…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-18-20
…implementation projects. Also, find out why the direct to consumer method isn’t always the best option for every California producer and hear how California ag is resilient amid the COVID…
Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer
When the foodservice sector all but shut down from COVID-19 stay at home recommendations, many producers around the state started selling direct to consumers through farmers’ markets and direct mail….
CDFA Announces New Dates for Stop QIP Petition Hearing
…the COVID-19 pandemic. STOP QIP petitioned CDFA earlier in the year asserting that the milk check deductions were not implemented by a lawful amendment and therefore have no legal precedence….
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
Governor Gavin Newsom has moved forward with plans for significant changes to the workers’ compensation system in California with regard to COVID-19. 2020 is shaping up to be another record…
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the revised budget which reflects the turmoil COVID-19 is having on California’s economy. The May Revise details the funding priorities moving forward and features significant…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…projects and are well-positioned to move to the next level of conservation with additional practices through CSP.” Dubay added that in today’s unfortunate pandemic circumstances, this $10 million investment in…
Farm System Reform Act to Phase Out Large Factory Farms by 2040
…Although initially introduced back in December 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an added focus on the animal agriculture sector. “For years, regulators looked the other way while giant multinational…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s program is COVID-19 free and is filled with stories covering trade with the UE and…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…cope with COVID stress. The first is, PAUSE. Take a deep breath. Meditate, or take a relaxation exercise. Second, TAKE BREAKS from COVID-19 content. You don’t need a constant stream…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…for nearly a dozen states are calling for more oversight in the industry. The group notes that the recent issues that have arisen in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…addressing the challenges of COVID-19. The combined effort highlights the resolve of the industry in assuring beef demand is met despite some of the issues that have arisen in getting…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
…address COVID-19 concerns can translate into the development of a better working relationship when it comes to California’s water supply. “There seems to be a lot of willingness to work…