…are underway industrywide. Resources are continuing to be made available from a variety of sources that contain recommended farm safety practices, what to do if an employee tests positive for…
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,…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for long-term operations of the State Water Project (SWP). At issue is that the ITP is contrary to the federal biological opinions that were…
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…
March Storms Had Nominal Impact on California’s Snowpack
…1 manual snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station reflected some noticeable gains from the month prior, but the measurements remain well below…
COVID-19 Delays Events at the International Agri-Center®
…to serve our local community and the essential business of agriculture once we all have helped to flatten the curve.” The International Agri-Center® is on the list of resources to…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
…Coordinator for Agriculture, Resources, and the Environment with the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. “Those are just harvesting what you can reach from an eight-foot ladder and these…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-31-20
…an agriculture representative on the COVID-19 Task Force, get an update on the California strawberry season and discover what six California counties have been deemed primary natural disaster areas. Tune…
Farmers’ Markets Remain Open in Most Areas
…closure of many stores and businesses. Public health officials have declared Certified Farmers’ Markets as an essential public service which is equivalent to grocery stores. The state’s farmers’ markets can…
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
…rock helps create a natural scene in miniature. It’s perfect for a partially shaded spot. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
…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…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…elimination of direct-to-consumer sales and decline in full-service restaurant and school meal demand,” the letter stated. “Congress must have farmers’ and ranchers’ backs by expanding and replenishing USDA’s borrowing authority…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently extended the hours of service waiver to include livestock haulers. A few weeks ago, FMCSA initially suspended the hours…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…that the hours of service waiver that was announced earlier in the week be extended to include the entire agricultural supply chain. There has also been concern raised by industry…