…leave,” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation and Chief Operating Officer for the Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS). “Then the other requirement is for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-26-20
…California agriculture, a break down of the agriculture provisions in the COVID-19 stimulus package and how a ‘brisk’ fresh avocado market is making up for some issues due to COVID-19….
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…the price right now too.” Most of the current California strawberry production is currently taking place in southern California, with producers preparing for peak season which is expected to come…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…Coronavirus came while the California avocado season was full throttle. “That was certainly the case. We had an earlier start than we had anticipated. The early market conditions prior to…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…The legislation also includes an additional $9.5 billion for assisting livestock operations and specialty crop producers who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. In a letter addressed to Senate…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…Endangered Species Act is an issue that has frustrated America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers for far too long. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are cutting the red tape to unleash…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…National Pork Producers Commission and the Livestock Market Association, the FMCSA issued an Expanded Emergency Declaration on March 18 which expands the original exemption definition. The Office of the Secretary…
The California Kitchen: Chef Albert’s Simple Quarantine Alfredo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Chef Albert’s Simple Quarantine Alfredo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Vegetable Oil 2…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West….
Working Together: Healthful Indulgence, Clean Ingredients a Focus for Walnuts
…comes to packaged foods, the California Walnut Board is focusing on being an ingredient in products that have clean ingredients and are a ‘healthful indulgence’ for the consumer. CWB Ingredient…
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
…not available producers can receive assistance from the closest alternate Service Center by phone. Producers can find Service Center phone numbers at farmers.gov/service-center-locator. FPAC agencies continue to look at the…
‘We’ll all get through this, Together’: Joint Statement on Food Supplies from California Grocers Association and California Farm Bureau Federation
From the farm to the grocery store, every segment of California’s food distribution system is working conscientiously to fill any gaps and make sure consumers have reliable supplies of safe,…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “The one that we’re basically providing funding for right now is the state…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees, Webinar on Benefits This week
…varroa mites target for their reproduction. The Almond Board of California, among other groups, is helping fund the research, and Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis said it could be another…