…workers who contract COVID-19 were infected on the job and therefore qualify for workers’ compensation in most instances. AB 685 was also passed and would require employers to notify employees…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
…potato varieties, the Housing for the Harvest Program created for farm workers during COVID, and get a look at USDA’s optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. Tune in to the…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
…boxes. The positive takeaway from the report is the similar average fruit set per tree in the Central Valley compared to last season. Listen to the radio report. California Navel…
Best Frost-Tolerant Plants for Your Garden
The best frost-tolerant plants for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hand pulling a carrot out of a raised bed By Floki / Shutterstock When the…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…scientific community, and members of health and regulatory committees. Identifying cost-effective ways that the agriculture sector can contribute to improving air quality is in line with the Agriculture Innovation Agenda…
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…Quality Index hitting the threshold requiring the provision of N95 masks. “Because it has become logistically impossible for most of California’s non-medical employers to comply with the Regulation’s requirement…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how smoke exposure testing limitations are ruining the winegrape…
The California Kitchen: Berry Cobbler
…For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV Follow Albert on:…
Sonoma County Spearheading Program to Assist Farmers in Wildfire Situations
An educational safety program in Sonoma County has been working to assist farmers when wildfires occur. With the assistance of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Sonoma County Farm Bureau (SCFB)…
Dealing with a Prolific Garden Pest: Leafhoppers
…a mixture of colors and patterns. Leafhoppers damage plants because they suck the fluid out after piercing the outer layer. To prevent them from coming around use row covers or…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…Large companies manage millions of acres for commercial timber production, but about 9 million acres are owned by individuals. Nearly 90% of individuals own 50 acres or less; 87,000 landowners…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how livestock and dairy producers can apply for CFAP,…
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
…ranchers are growing concerned that if a wildfire approaches their property, the kind of response we’ve come to expect from Cal Fire may not happen. They are doing a tremendous…
Almond Update: Irrigation Research Plans For Future of Water Management
It’s safe to assume that growers will rely more and more on artificial intelligence for their water needs as the industry pushes towards the year 2025. The Almond Board of…