…families.” Background: USDA and DOL have identified nearly 20,000 H-2A and H-2B certified positions that have expiring contracts in the coming weeks. There will be workers leaving these positions who…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-18-20
…identification process. We also touch on Ag Order 4.0, almond bloom, and how the coronavirus led the U.S. Department of Transport FMSCA to suspend the hours of service rule. Tune…
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
…Coast counties being called Ag Order 4.0 is sitting in a 45-day open comment period. That timeline remains unchanged with ongoing COVID-19 declarations. The San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Farm…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…and dry years – based on the crops’ ability to handle drought stress – but sorghum also holds value in terms of yield when compared to other forages. “Sorghum has…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…and children fed during closures, and USDA’s food safety inspectors ensuring the food we eat is safe, healthy, and nutritious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kJjNtYxJAQ&feature=youtu.be While USDA has moved to an enhanced telework posture…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
…FMSCA has issued nationwide relief from the hours of service rule since it was originally enacted back in 1930. “This declaration will help America’s commercial drivers get these critical goods…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-17-20
…food safety regarding COVID-19 and Canada ratifying the USMCA. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
…citizens of all three countries will benefit for years to come.” Canada was the last party to adopt the trade agreement after having been ratified by Mexico in June 2019…
Week in Review: Billion-Dollar Water Rules and Ag Order 4.0 Impacts
This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Cauliflower Untamed
…Salt & Pepper to taste Cajun Spice to taste The California Kitchen ~ Smoked Cauliflower untamed For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-11-20
…Ag Order 4.0 is concerning central coast growers, and get the details on the Dairy Quota Suspension Hearing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Ag Order 4.0 ‘Will Change the Way We Farm’
The draft Agricultural Order for Discharges to Irrigated Lands 4.0, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, was submitted in late February by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board…
USDA Provides Healthy Meals to California Children Amid Coronavirus
…during times of need.” The waiver is effective immediately and will continue through June 30th. For more information visit www.fns.usda.gov Listen to the report. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…if a late frost is predicted. Mistake # 2 – Picking a bad spot to plant is another common mistake. Most plants require at least 6 hours of full sun…