…will be working to expand the number of retailers who are authorized to participate in the pilot program. While CalFresh benefits can be used to buy food through the online…
USMCA Implementation Scheduled for July 1
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be ready to be put into effect on July 1. Ambassador Lighthizer sent a notice to Congress on…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order requiring meat and poultry processing plants to remain in operation in order to address the supply needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Using…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
…Not only is the usual regulatory process continuing to progress, but Governor Gavin Newsom remains active in issuing executive orders that will have wide-ranging implications for the economy. Several agricultural…
The California Kitchen: 1 Hour Pot Roast
…Heirloom Carrot 1 C Celery The California Kitchen: 1 Hour Pot Roast For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
…Organic Produce Network (OPN) brings together buyers and producers from the organic fresh produce industry. “We are going to cancel. We’ve been struggling and trying to see if this thing…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-27-20
…could be greatly impacted by the Governor’s recently proposed executive order regarding COVID-19 worker compensation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
…assembly of the food boxes, and delivery to community partners for distribution. The agency indicated there are five categories for the commodity boxes: fresh produce, dairy products, pre-cooked meat, fresh…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-23-20
…also get all the details on the Almond Board of California’s virtual grower workshop. Today we also hear why the Governor’s potential executive order could have some impacts on farm…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…growers now more than ever. Senior Manager Tom Devol said they are hosting online ‘In The Orchard’ webinars and plan on launching a virtual one-on-one consultation service that growers can…
Start a Vegetable Garden Using Old Tires
Credit: Manee_Meena / Shutterstock.com Cathy Isom starts this mini-series with a few helpful tips about how to start a vegetable garden using old tires. That’s coming up on This Land of…
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 Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…trying to buy as much as we can through private sector relationships in the food service industry that can help us buy and redistribute that,” Perdue noted. “They would be…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…fact sheet or the 2014-2018 farm bills comparison fact sheet. Online ARC and PLC election decision tools are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. To locate the nearest USDA Service Center, visit farmers.gov/service-center-locator….