The latest stimulus package being negotiated in Congress is being supported by a number of agricultural organizations. Growers remain hopeful that California will be able to prevent spotted lanternfly from…
California Tree Nut Industry Does Its Part to Provide for Families in Need
COURTESY: Western Agricultural Processors Association California’s tree nut industry stepped up this week to help provide some COVID relief to those in need. The team from the Western Agricultural Processors…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry into California by State Veterinarian
…concerned about COVID-19 risks for Santa Claus should know that the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, traveled to the North Pole to personally vaccinate Santa. Sponsored Content…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the ag provisions in the second COVID relief package,…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
…and national levels. The survey is voluntary and confidential, and individual responses will not be shared. Some of the questions include how the COVID-19 pandemic and the recently approved Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…rest of America in our determination to recover from the hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” The latest stimulus package allows PPP funds to be used for COVID mitigation expenses….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID reporting standards, staying ahead of Spotted Lanternfly in…
Virtual Beltwide Cotton Conference Scheduled for January 5-7
The National Cotton Council (NCC) will be hosting the upcoming 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conference online this year in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual meeting will take place January 5…
Phase Two China Trade Deal Needs to Happen
…trade pact in November called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, also known as RCEP. The U.S. has been busy over the last few months with the Covid-19 pandemic and a…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…the report’s authors. “As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, better targeting enforcement efforts could strengthen protections for the farmworkers who harvest and pack our food.” A total of 70…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…all of California farming, the COVID-19 pandemic had quite an impact on olive growers and millers. Producers implemented more stringent workplace policies to ensure the safety of harvest crews and…
International Market Looks Positive for U.S. Beef Moving Forward
…year. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a multitude of challenges for the beef industry in 2020. Market conditions have started to improve within the last few months. Despite the setbacks of…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
…in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. Another round of HOS waivers has been issued to help ensure the timely delivery of necessary items. The previous extension of…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…that COVID-19 has had on global economies. However, there is still an expectation for strong job prospects for agricultural graduates. “It was extremely challenging to project the success and perseverance…