This week’s most important headlines feature information about the coronavirus stimulus package that was recently passed, along with other impacts the pandemic is having on the agricultural industry. California strawberry…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
The U.S. State Department has addressed the H-2A issue that was created when the U.S. suspended routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing services in Mexico in response to the COVID-19…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how a California sheriff’s department is saving taxpayer’s money…
HLB Spreads North to San Bernardino, Expands Quarantine
…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is working with the San Bernardino County Department of Agriculture to remove the HLB-infected tree and prevent the spread of HLB into…
Farmers’ Markets Remain Open in Most Areas
Amidst efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, many farmers’ markets remain open for consumers. Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a shelter in place order to California, resulting in the…
Cool Season Containers to Get an Early Start on Spring
Cathy Isom fills you in about some cool season containers to get an early start on Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cool Season Containers to Get…
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…
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…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with temperatures forecasted to rise again growers will want to be ready with their pest management preparation. Manager of Field Development…
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
After days of negotiating, the U.S. Senate finally reached an agreement and passed a coronavirus stimulus bill which will aid in the economic recovery of the country as it deals…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a revision to the methods dictating pesticide registration. The new protocol updates how biological evaluations are conducted under the Endangered Species Act…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…“normal reporting location.” The FMCSA exemption will remain in effect until Sunday, April 12, or until the national emergency declared over COVID-19 is lifted. The California exemption will also remain…