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…
Week in Review: Stimulus Bill Helps Ag, New Coronavirus Sick Leave Requirements
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
…pandemic. After hearing concerns from several agricultural groups about how this would negatively impact the agriculture industry, the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security has worked to ensure…
HLB Spreads North to San Bernardino, Expands Quarantine
…out of the quarantine area or across state or international borders. Keep it local. Cooperate with agricultural officials placing traps, inspecting trees, and treating for the pest. If you no…
Farmers’ Markets Remain Open in Most Areas
…distancing of six feet per person. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 3.27.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…leaders, agricultural groups which included the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the American Dairy Coalition, and the National Cotton Council, highlighted the need to support American…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…National Pork Producers Commission and the Livestock Market Association, the FMCSA issued an Expanded Emergency Declaration on March 18 which expands the original exemption definition. The Office of the Secretary…
Efforts Underway to Address Labor Concerns During COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 concerns continue, efforts are underway to ensure that agricultural operations have enough workers available to address farming needs. Several agricultural groups have expressed a need to ensure that…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View ~ 03.25-2020 About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has outlined some of the most important coronavirus concerns that are facing the agricultural sector. The first assessment from AFBF details the most pressing…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
…to account for salary costs associated with commodity grading and inspection activities performed by the Agricultural Marketing Service. Other increases in USDA funding includes a request for another $33 million…
‘We’ll all get through this, Together’: Joint Statement on Food Supplies from California Grocers Association and California Farm Bureau Federation
From the farm to the grocery store, every segment of California’s food distribution system is working conscientiously to fill any gaps and make sure consumers have reliable supplies of safe,…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “The one that we’re basically providing funding for right now is the state…
Week in Review: Ensuring Food Safety During Pandemic and USMCA Implementation Moves Closer
…comments on Ag Order 4.0 is also approaching and the USMCA is moving toward implementation with Canada’s recent ratification. You can get all the most important agricultural news delivered right…