…there has been or will be a regulatory pause. That’s not to say that inspections won’t occur,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association. “Certainly, for-cause…
Farm Safety Practices Adapt to Protect Workers from Coronavirus Risk
Agricultural operations throughout California are adopting new farm safety practices to help limit exposure risks. Farm employers have been dispersing critical safety information to workers and implementing new protocols to…
Week in Review: Snow Levels Half of Average, Concerns for N95 Shortage
…shows that air quality regulations are providing benefits for growers. Signing up for the newsletter will allow you to receive all the top agricultural news in your inbox every week….
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…as we continue our ongoing bilateral discussions.” The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has made updates to the Export Library for China which demonstrates expanded access for U.S. beef,…
Agriculture Presents Abundant Opportunities for Career Seekers
…AgCareers.com, says the sheer number and variety of opportunities in the agricultural sector of the economy might come as a shock to people. In 2019, thousands of listings were posted…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
…are classified as an essential service inline with grocery stores. However, several farmers markets have ceased operations and the ones that are still serving the community are experiencing significantly less…
FCC Designates $1 Billion for Precision Agriculture
…up between working groups to focus on four areas of importance. The four working groups consist of Mapping and Analyzing Connectivity on Agricultural Lands, Examining Current and Future Connectivity Demand…
Almond Update: Carbohydrate Dynamics Research in Upcoming Webinar
…years ago, ABC joined the efforts to support research into detailing carbohydrate energy and it impacts on yield. ABC Senior Manager of Agricultural Research Sebation Saa said the co-founder and…
Nationwide Gas Avg. Falls, CA Still 2nd Most Expensive State for Gas
GasBuddy reports the U.S. national average for gasoline has fallen to $1.99 per gallon, the first time since March 23, 2016. The national average could even dip to $1.49 by…
Shifting Focus: Avocados Rethink Promoting Industry Amidst COVID-19
…but the season continues for agricultural products. California avocados are in the middle of what’s looking like a good year for producers, and the recent rains are supporting that. “Absolutely. You…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…overwhelming demand for the respirators in light of COVID-19, that is no longer an option. Agricultural groups such as the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) have reached out to Cal/OSHA…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
Elderberry hedgerows can provide several benefits for growers who plant them along a farm’s edges, such as improving agricultural runoff, providing habitat for beneficial insects, and assisting with carbon storage. …
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…not appreciate some of the air quality regulations and what they require, the statistical analysis indicates that improving air quality has agricultural benefits. Projecting the impact of future exposure and…
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
Citrus bloom is officially underway in several areas of the Central Valley, with weather forecasts projecting fairly warm conditions. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Tom Tucker noted that District 1 in…