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…
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,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering some ways farmers are making sure their employees feel…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…action will reduce an already scarce water supply for the Valley at a time when experts predict shortfalls will force a million acres of productive farmland into retirement as we…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s upcoming webinar which will…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
…business. “A lot of the farmers that we work with are direct marketing; so, they sell directly to farmers markets, or at farm stands, or to restaurants or retail. So,…
FCC Designates $1 Billion for Precision Agriculture
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the agency will be focusing on supporting precision agriculture. The FCC has established a Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force which is divided…
Almond Update: Carbohydrate Dynamics Research in Upcoming Webinar
The Almond Board of California has continued its online education through webinars during COVID-19 restrictions, and an upcoming session will focus on a potential new tool for the industry. Several…
COVID-19 Delays Events at the International Agri-Center®
…rentals, 2021 World Ag Expo®, and more, please contact: AgVentures!® School Tours – agventures@farmshow.org Event Rentals & Equestrian – events@farmshow.org 2021 World Ag Expo® – waesales@farmshow.org General Inquiries – info@farmshow.org…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the avocado industry shifting its focus amid the coronavirus…
FDA Allows for Telemedicine to Meet Animal Health Needs
…provide adequate services while combatting COVID-19, the FDA has announced that it will be temporarily lifting enforcement of certain requirements to allow veterinarians to better utilize telemedicine to address animal…
Shifting Focus: Avocados Rethink Promoting Industry Amidst COVID-19
The current restrictions surrounding the ongoing pandemic is changing how associations promote their industries. The COVID-19 social distancing and shelter at home recommendations are impacting everyday life around the state,…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…will ensure that it takes effect prior to this other regulation expiring in July,” Wolfe noted. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., farm employers were encouraged to…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
…A recent project was conducted with several grower-partners to evaluate the potential of harvesting elderberries to provide another source of income for farmers. “We had several farms plant elderberry in…