Wheat Leaf Rust Cathy Isom explains to you what you can expect, and what some of the causes are, with the discovery of plant rust in your garden. That’s coming…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…source,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Workers in the H-2A program represent 20% of the country’s farm workforce, so their contributions are necessary as we enter a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how a California sheriff’s department is saving taxpayer’s money…
HLB Spreads North to San Bernardino, Expands Quarantine
…movement of commercially cleaned and packed citrus fruit. Growers within the new expansion area should contact CDFA’s Citrus Division at 916-654-0317 for information on these provisions. Fruit that is not…
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
…gorgeous spring container garden doesn’t have to be complicated. A variety of pansies and violas add charm and color when sharing space with a strawberry plant. Use a mix of…
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
…Division will be administering and enforcing the new law’s paid leave requirements, which are scheduled to come into effect beginning Wednesday, April 1. The emergency provisions are scheduled to expire…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a study that shows strict air quality regulations benefit…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
California strawberry production continues to progress despite many areas of the community slowing down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agriculture has been deemed an essential industry, allowing workers to…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
…does a nice job of keeping those populations at bay. So, with that in mind, if you can preserve those populations you’re going to get a better result out of…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…still keep some distance between workers…We understand there have been extra shifts and different hours to do their best to keep their workers safe.” Listen to the report. Specialty Crops…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…working a competing stimulus bill that provides an additional $450 million for food banks and additional assistance for food stamp recipients. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…which called for the implementation of a strategy for improving the ESA consultation process. After working with an interagency working group established in 2018, EPA initially issued the proposal for…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…of critical infrastructure and ensures the continuation of feed transport throughout the state. The department is encouraging those experiencing issues with the transportation of feed products to contact CDFA’s Commercial…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a potential third round of MFP payments and how…