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….
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Yorkies
…C Milk Allow to Chill Overnight or at least 4-6 Hours California Kitchen ~ Parmesan Yorkies For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…an amendment to the General Waste Discharge Order which allows for easy on-farm composting. “Farmers can now compost more, build healthy soils, and reduce and mitigate greenhouse gases,” Policy Director…
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
…area. Zone 6 is the quarantine area in Southern California where all of the HLB detections were located and are under quarantine. The regional plan has specific rules when moving…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…technology are helping farmers reduce their environmental footprint and provide solutions.” For more information on the findings visit https://www.fb.org/market-intel/ghg Listen to the report below. AgNet West Today ~ 04.15.2020 Danielle…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) salmon pilot project has now…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…to farms and ranches that offer box deliveries, farm stands, online ordering, delivery and pickup services, organized by region. The UC Master Gardener Program is offering online training for volunteers…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…Act (to be amended) — Expands paid sick leave for farmworkers from 3 days to 2 weeks — Provides for supplemental hazard pay, to compensate farmworkers for increased health and…
The California Kitchen: Oxtail Ossobuco
…Vegetable Oil 1.5 qts Beef Stock The California Kitchen ~ Oxtail Ossobuco For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
The California Kitchen: Oven Roasted Hashbrowns
…Salt TT Cracked Black Pepper In Skillet 3 T Vegetable Oil TT S+P California Kitchen ~ Oven Roasted Hashbrowns For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Online Grocery Shopping More than Doubles During Pandemic
…Meets Click/ShopperKitOnline Grocery Shopping Survey was recently conducted with 1,601 American consumers providing responses. The survey showed that 31 percent of households have participated in online grocery delivery or pickup…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…is asking for a regulatory pause in the form of an Executive Order from Governor Newsom that will suspend regulatory proceedings and comment periods that have yet to be approved…