…compensation for any time that workers spend traveling between work and home while in transportation provided by employers. In response to the lawsuits, the California Farmers for Fairness (CFF) group…
Water Works: How the WOTUS Rule Returned to California
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, the WOTUS Rule returned to several states including California and many are wondering how that happened. The Trump Administration had been…
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…get too excited – some of the experts say it will be a weak one. El Niño Winter Ahead? Just what is El Niño? Its weather, caused by changes in…
Farm Bill Extension Not Ruled Out
…Agriculture Committee, says the Senate has taken “a very hard-core position,” adding that the House language on work requirements won’t be in the final bill, as passed by the House….
National Dairy Council New Product Competition Underway
The National Dairy Council New Product Competition seeks the next dairy product from college students across the United States and Canada. The eighth annual competition is for students to develop…
Agri View: Peanut Yield Success
…all of their efforts, plus, a lot of hard work by the growers. The yields started increasing every year. Today, the success has made peanuts one of the most successful…
Building Good Soil for Your Garden
Building good soil is important whether you are a gardner, farmer, or just love the outdoors. Cathy Isom has some ways to soup up your soil. That’s coming up on…
The California Kitchen: Whole Hog Untamed
…TT S+P 3 C Apple Cider Whole Hog Untamed 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…
Senate Ag Leaders Question USDA Reorganization
…many employees to leave USDA and cause a loss of expertise, along with making it difficult for USDA researchers to work with other federal agencies on issues such as infectious…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…opioid prevention, treatment and recovery (PDF, 162 KB). “With its impact on workforce, quality of life and the economic vitality of rural communities from Maine to California, the opioid epidemic…
What’s Next for E-Verify Immigration System
…the more difficult parts of the hiring process, especially for America’s dairy farmers. The American Dairy Coalition says under the Ag and Legal Workforce Act, workers would be subject to…
OTA Wants Voluntary Checkoff Program
…to lead the efforts in developing the program. The committee will look into questions regarding the governance of a voluntary program to maximize producer participation and decision making. The committee…
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
China reported another four cases of African Swine Fever. The trade website Meating Place Dot Com says that brings the total number of cases to 13 since the virus was…
Alternative Manure Management Projects Receive $21.6 Million in Funding
…manure creates the GHG methane when it is allowed to decompose in wet conditions. By addressing these emissions coming from dairies and other livestock operations California moves further toward the…