…and e-Consult Services Act — Deploys telehealth and e-consult services for rural and community hospitals AB 3155: Moderate Income Housing Act — Streamlines the approval process for smaller unit housing…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…on the food service industry and its suppliers. The dairy industry has been struggling to shift production in response to the changes. The announcement from USDA will allow dairy farmers…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…moving quickly off of retail shelves, other dairy products are being left behind amidst the effective shutdown of the food service industry and educational institutions. “The problem for the dairy…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…the administration of state and federal waterways. By issuing the ITP to the Department of Water Resources (DWR), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has essentially bypassed the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
…soil health. We discuss the role of soil carbon in natural climate solutions and talk about the importance of agriculturists communicating with consumers about the food and farming industry. Tune…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…Newsom is trying to radically change how the State project is run. He’s putting the environmentalists in control of it. Presently, the State’s Department of Water Resources decides how much…
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
…Many local nurseries nationwide, is operating curbside service: Customers just call, place their orders and drive over at a designated time. It’s a safe, simple process that doesn’t put employees…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…work. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and youth development to local communities to improve the lives of all Californians. Learn…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…notes that “agencies like the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Regional Water Boards, Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR), Cal/OSHA and others” should reevaluate priorities given the coronavirus situation. The group…
Farm Safety Practices Adapt to Protect Workers from Coronavirus Risk
…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…