Senate leadership introduced the Health Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act. The HEALS Act is the latest in response to the COVID-19 national emergency and would provide an…
OPN to Offer More Online Events With Organic Grower Summit Cancellation
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has had to cancel this year’s Organic Grower Summit due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event provides information and education on a variety of organic…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Governor’s newest support for ag workers during COVID,…
Newsom Announces New Housing for Ag Workers During COVID
Governor Gavin Newsom announces the states newest efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 amongst farmworkers and their families. In a July 24 statement, the Governor said, “Stopping the spread…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
Several lawmakers are taking actions to help provide support for state and county fairs suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The cancellation of events at fairgrounds is putting the future of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
…is needed, Cal/OSHA updating a COVID safety poster and why employers are seeking clarification. Also, learn how heat stress can take a toll on future dairy productivity and an NRCS…
Week in Review: Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released and Fitbits for Chickens
…created for other commodities in relation to COVID-19. All of the agriculture industry’s major headlines for the week can be delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
…by COVID-19. The agency will also continue to support producers through working with Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to process policies, claims, and agreements. RMA staff remain available to communicate with…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…overall industry. The fire that occurred at a Tyson Foods beef packing plant last year which resulted in the facility’s closure, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, has created substantial turmoil…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-23-20
…pandemic, why dust reduction matters as almond harvest approaches and BASF and Corteva seek a rehearing regarding the Dicamba ruling. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including AFBF seeking farmworker protection in COVID aid, a virtual…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…forest management planning is alive and well in Mariposa County and throughout the entire state of California. Regardless of the pandemic, our forests continue to grow, and management is a…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
The Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day has moved to an online format this year as California continues to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday,…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
The prune industry in California appears to be weathering the market disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic fairly well. The nature of the commodity itself and the overall prune market…