AgSafe President and CEO Theresa Kiehn reminds agricultural employers of information critical for the well-being of employees regarding heat illness prevention plans. Kiehn said that a major source of citations…
Sweet Cherry Production Report
There’s good news for cherry lovers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Picked, red, ripe cherry fruits in a wooden box, on a plantation Image by caocao1211967.gmail.com/DepositPhotos How…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
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AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-25-24
…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…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for…
California Avocado Crop Forecast Higher Than Initially Projected
The California avocado crop is expected to be larger than initially anticipated. The California Avocado Commission announced at its June 6 Board meeting that the 2024 avocado crop is estimated…
Addressing Food Loss
Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composted Soil Cycle Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-24-24
…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…
Farm Groups Fight Back Against EPAs Electric Vehicle Mandate
Several industry groups are fighting back against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) electric vehicle mandate. The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, six auto dealers, and the…
U.S. Releases Updated Climate Adaptation Plan
The U.S. releases an updated climate adaptation plan. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Kris/DepositPhotos The U.S. has just released an updated Climate Adaptation Plan. Gary…
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
Multiple industry groups have filed amicus briefs in support of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of California’s card check law. Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
…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…
How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Ways to stay safe when working outdoors in the heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By filmfoto/DepositPhotos image If you have to work outside in severe heat,…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…cap on penalties for employers who proactively or reactively comply with the Labor Code. Supporters of the Fix PAGA coalition include the Agricultural Council of California, Western Growers, Almond Alliance,…