…legal and regulatory climate that has been compounded by the COVID-19 economic shutdowns. It is therefore very regrettable that Governor Newsom endorsed a ballot initiative that promises to hike the…
Working Together: Flexible Marketing Capitalizes on Pandemic Baking
When COVID-19 restrictions kept everyone at home and closed restaurants, a lot of consumers rediscovered baking. The California Walnut Board and Commission, like many other organizations, saw the need to…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
COVID-19 Rapid Response funding opportunities are being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). The agency has awarded nearly $14 million in…
2021 World Ag Expo Officially Canceled Because of Pandemic
The 2021 World Ag Expo has officially been canceled due to the issues presented by COVID-19. It will mark the first time the event will not be held since its…
2019-2020 Legislative Session: ‘Bit of A Reprieve’ for Agriculture
…workers who contract COVID-19 were infected on the job and therefore qualify for workers’ compensation in most instances. AB 685 was also passed and would require employers to notify employees…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
…potato varieties, the Housing for the Harvest Program created for farm workers during COVID, and get a look at USDA’s optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. Tune in to the…
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…measures including the use of KN95 masks. The letter included signatories representing a broad array of businesses that are being impacted by the smoke regulation. COVID-19 has affected various industries…
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
…on wildfires, but this year, the kind of prisoners that normally would be trained and allowed to work the fire line has been given an early release due to Covid-19…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast Highlights Importance of Government Aid
…to increase nearly 23 percent over last year, to $102.7 billion in 2020. The projected increase comes despite the challenges created by COVID-19 with lower commodity prices and trade complications….
Week in Review: Table Grapes Doing Well and Heatwave Helps Watermelons
…producers have important harvesting decisions to make in the coming weeks. Growers are expecting a good season for pumpkin demand despite the challenges of COVID-19. Kern County potato trials are…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
…San Joaquin counties in the program to provide temporary hotel housing for agricultural workers who need to self-isolate due to COVID-19. Through the program state officials are securing hotel rooms…
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
As October quickly approaches, there is some enthusiasm for the coming pumpkin season. Industry members have a positive outlook that despite challenges created by COVID-19, pumpkin demand will remain strong…
USDA Extends Free Meal Programs for Children Through End of Year
…complications caused by COVID-19. “As our nation reopens and people return to work, it remains critical our children continue to receive safe, healthy, and nutritious food. During the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Week in Review: Producers Pushing Through Fire Challenges and Olive Industry Troubles
…the COVID-19 safety measures have helped prepare operations to deal with the conditions created by the multiple wildfires in California. Olive growers in the state are looking at another tough…