…leave,” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation and Chief Operating Officer for the Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS). “Then the other requirement is for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-26-20
…California agriculture, a break down of the agriculture provisions in the COVID-19 stimulus package and how a ‘brisk’ fresh avocado market is making up for some issues due to COVID-19….
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…the price right now too.” Most of the current California strawberry production is currently taking place in southern California, with producers preparing for peak season which is expected to come…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with temperatures forecasted to rise again growers will want to be ready with their pest management preparation. Manager of Field Development…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…Coronavirus came while the California avocado season was full throttle. “That was certainly the case. We had an earlier start than we had anticipated. The early market conditions prior to…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
After days of negotiating, the U.S. Senate finally reached an agreement and passed a coronavirus stimulus bill which will aid in the economic recovery of the country as it deals…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a revision to the methods dictating pesticide registration. The new protocol updates how biological evaluations are conducted under the Endangered Species Act…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…“normal reporting location.” The FMCSA exemption will remain in effect until Sunday, April 12, or until the national emergency declared over COVID-19 is lifted. The California exemption will also remain…
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…
The California Kitchen: Chef Albert’s Simple Quarantine Alfredo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Chef Albert’s Simple Quarantine Alfredo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Vegetable Oil 2…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West….
How to Catch a Swarm of Bees Safely
…nice cardboard box works well. Swarms are typically very docile so they are quite easy to handle. Still, it’s always recommended that you wear protective gear. The challenge of swarm-catching…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has outlined some of the most important coronavirus concerns that are facing the agricultural sector. The first assessment from AFBF details the most pressing…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the resources provide by AgSafe to agriculture employers during…