…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that have occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could persist even after the shelter in place orders are rescinded.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…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…continuing to feed the cities and the world, in spite of the challenges of working through a pandemic. Worker safety and food safety go hand-in-hand, and growers and workers are…
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…
Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Farmers
Cathy Isom fills us in about the surprising impact the Coronavirus Pandemic is having on some local farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on…
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…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…and members of Congress highlight the importance of providing support for enhancing water management, particularly in light of the tumultuous conditions created by COVID-19. “An important step in combating the…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
Organic producers appear to be doing well in navigating the disruption in the food supply chain caused by COVID-19. A report that was released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN)…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
Although the concerns around the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak are front and center, there are other battles the agriculture industry are facing. Whether it’s unimpaired flow standards, SGMA, WOTUS, surface water,…