By kojoty/DepositPhotos image UC Cooperative Extension and Cal Poly are hosting the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop next month in San Luis Obispo. The Rangeland Restoration and Improvement Workshop…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…that while almond harvest fortunately does not require as much labor as other crops, there is still risk related to increasing wages and OSHA standards. Diversification has helped Athwal mitigate…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is granting $2.6 million for eight projects intended to further sustainable pest management efforts. A total of $1.72 million in research grants will…
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…to a different field or ending shifts early if feasible for production. Cal/OSHA offers fact sheets and FAQs on its website to support agriculture employers during seasons with heavy wildfire…
Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans
…by Cal/OSHA is not having plans or lacking effective communication of those plans. Heat illness prevention plans should be printed in English and in any languages spoken by employees. It…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
As of April 10, no cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in California herds, but worries persist. “Right now, we’re pathogen-free here in California and we’re hoping to stay…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Increase & Legitimacy Questions for Indoor Heat Rule
…opportunities for U.S. farm products. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has adopted a new indoor heat illness standard, despite a lack of approval from the California Department of Finance. USDA’s Natural…
Major Questions Loom for New Indoor Heat Illness Standard
In an unexpected turn of events, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (Board) has approved a new indoor heat illness standard. Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation, Bryan Little…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…student at Immanuel High School, plans to study Agriculture Science and receive her teaching credential at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo or California State University Fresno in the fall. Her…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
New Rules and Standards to Impact Ag Businesses
…there or not.” Other new rules are also on the horizon. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is on the verge of adopting a new indoor heat…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…throughout. Bringing the tech sector and farmers together to work through challenges. The California strawberry industry was featured as a prime example of what collaboration can achieve when working towards…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers powdery mildew trials at the Cal Poly Strawberry Center, support of the Right…
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers
…is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Fresno State hosts the program, in collaboration with Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chapman University, Chico…