…2018 Farm Bill conference report. “America’s farmers and ranchers are weathering the fifth year of severe recession, so passing a farm bill this week that strengthens the farm safety net…
New Sexual Harassment Training Requirements Beginning in 2019
…harassment training requirements. The new law also addresses non-supervisory employees for the first time as well. All employers in California will now have until January 1, 2020 to ensure that non-supervisor…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-10-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
…said Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. California producers have implemented new techniques and technologies over…
Indoor Heat Threshold Change and Note Keeping
The new indoor heat standard coming for California recently changed a key requirement. “Originally the standard had spoken to 80 degrees but has since been changed to 82,” AgSafe Assistant…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
…presented annually since 1953 to dedicated Farm Bureau volunteers from California. In addition to the award to Marler, CFBF presented the Distinguished Service Award to former California Farm Bureau President…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-07-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
One of the water projects that California voters approved is about to get underway. Workers are in the pre-construction phase of raising Shasta Dam up near Redding in Northern California…
Don’t Add to Negative H-2A Program Public Perception
H-2A program users said it’s important to not add to an already negative public view about foreign workers. Jackson Family Wines has been using H-2A workers to supplement their labor…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
The most recent devastating wildfires are over, but those affected by fire damage still have a tough road ahead. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is providing a…
Fresh Produce Has Some Traceability Challenges
With two major E. coli warnings in romaine lettuce in the last year, the industry must now look at improved traceability. Produce Marketing Association’s Chief Science and Technology Officer Dr….
Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
…of Ours. Grow Your Own Christmas Tree If you have the land to grow your own Christmas tree, or even a tree farm, they don’t take a great deal of…
Help for Landowners Affected By Mega-Fires
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of California can help landowners both before and after fires. The state has experienced mega-fires, which are fires of extreme size that are hard…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
Citing his passion for agriculture, his tenacity and his decades of service to Farm Bureau, the California Farm Bureau Federation presented its Distinguished Service Award to former CFBF President Paul…