…latest federal biological opinions. Under the California Endangered Species Act, pumping activities can be dictated on the basis of salmon populations. “DWR stated its intent to refrain from seeking “to…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…Milk Donation program to facilitate better distribution for milk donations and utilize emergency assistance programs where appropriate. The CARES Act earmarks funding support for specialty crops, which AFBF emphasizes should…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…spreads readily through community contact. To reduce the possibility of spread, knowing who the crew is and having an idea of who they have been in contact with should help. …
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…action will reduce an already scarce water supply for the Valley at a time when experts predict shortfalls will force a million acres of productive farmland into retirement as we…
New Payroll Protection Program for Small Business
A new payroll protection program is available to small business through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act also known as the CARES Act. When the COVID-19 relief act…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-01-20
…crisis, get an update on the Central Valley’s citrus bloom and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA is allowing veterinarians to practice telemedicine to better assist animal health needs….
FDA Allows for Telemedicine to Meet Animal Health Needs
…provide adequate services while combatting COVID-19, the FDA has announced that it will be temporarily lifting enforcement of certain requirements to allow veterinarians to better utilize telemedicine to address animal…
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was recently signed by President Donald Trump as a means for supporting employees impacted by COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…and then we’ve developed a few extra materials to be used out in the field to act as reminders.” Growers is many areas are watching the weather forecast closely, with…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
…you need to really start paying attention to mite populations to see if they’re building.” Twospotted spider mites and Pacific mites are going to be the most problematic mites for…
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…
How to Catch a Swarm of Bees Safely
…you attract most of the bees in the cluster. The Queen’s pheromone will attract most of the little workers, and you should see a few stragglers crawling in. If you’re…
Types of Bonsai Trees Best for the Beginner
…low-growing shrub can be placed in full sun or part shade, but it does require protection from frost and extreme heat (though some cultivars will do better in hotter climates)….
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…Commission regulations and standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. “A couple of questions that we’re getting that are the most common right now is, number one: is…