…of COVID-19 depends on keeping our workers safe,” Newsom said. “The vital work they do every day puts them and their families at higher risk for exposure and infection. Taking…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
…required documents – having those available and accessible on a table set out for the inspector, that would be the best way to minimize that exposure.” Listen to the interview…
Plants That Have No Problem Standing Up to Summer Heat
…that loves a little heat. The smoke bush is another. This wonderful tall bush-like flower is also highly drought-tolerant. The Green Trick Dianthus, a member of the carnation family, also…
Bayer Litigation Results in $10 Billion Settlement
…and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in water. The company will be providing a payment of up to $400 million in relation to dicamba exposure and approximately $820 million to resolve…
Week in Review: Nighttime Lighting Rule Effective July 1, Preparing for Wildfire Smoke Requirements
…1 and ag employers will also need to be prepared to comply with expectations of the wildfire smoke rule. Producers are also providing last-minute comments on how Ag Order 4.0…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
…mask when the Air Quality Index measures anything above 150. Employees must also be given training on the wildfire smoke rule. The current smoke standard states that employees can choose…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…research builds on previous work looking at integrated crop-animal systems and how that affects pathogen exposure. The study will take the research one step further in discerning whether the practice…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-15-20
…water board looking to fund 26 new personnel through increased fees, and why having proper documentation is key in wildfire smoke standard compliance. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-11-20
…N95 masks and the wildfire smoke standard. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
COVID-19 Safety Measures Complicate Heat Illness Prevention
…COVID-19 safety measures will also require additional steps for employers to limit any potential exposure. All of the water stations as well as all restroom facilities will need to be…
Building a New Flower Bed
…your climate and are suited to your site’s exposure to climate. Whether its lowing growing annuals, such as sweet alyssum, or impatiens, or tall flowers like sunflowers, hollyhocks, or cosmos,…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…The addition of three more foresters comes at a critical time with California wildfire season picking up as temperatures rise. Wildfire smoke continues to be a significant concern for the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering research on smoke exposure to winegrapes, a new tool…
Week in Review: Apply for Direct Payments Next Week, Important Smoke Exposure Research Begins
Farmers and ranchers can begin applying for direct payments as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program next week. Critical research looking at smoke exposure in grapes is starting to…