This Coronavirus crisis has taught us a lot in the last weeks, but one lesson we didn’t really need to learn is how important the workforce is in any agricultural…
Week in Review: Employers Could Bear COVID-19 Costs, Valley GSPs Overly Optimistic
…ranchers for losses incurred because of COVID-19 will be coming in the weeks ahead. For more agricultural news sent directly to your email, you can subscribe to the weekly newsletter….
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
…Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Deputy Administrator David Tuckwiller said that the agency will be working diligently to help American farmers and ranchers get their products to those in need. “We…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
…is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 04.22.2020 About the Author…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…Pesticides. The expanded list of appropriate alternatives is intended to provide some relief to the agricultural industry as it struggles to acquire the necessary safety supplies amidst the limited availability…
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
Agricultural industry members in San Luis Obispo County have been working with local county officials to address farmworker housing concerns. Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau,…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
A group of 150 agricultural and water organizations is calling on federal officials to provide water relief for the Western United States. Two separate letters sent to President Donald Trump…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…of our agricultural abundance to help our fellow Americans in need,” said Secretary Perdue. Additional information pertaining to eligibility for assistance, what types of rates are being offered, and other…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
…“Together, these two projects provide water for an estimated 30 million Californians, nearly 4 million acres of the most productive agricultural land in the world.” The letter points out that…
Food Security is National Security
…vibrant, resilient agricultural industry.“ California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said during this time, California farmers have been innovative and proactive in response to what’s been taking place around the…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
…who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…augment certain H-2A requirements to help American ag employers mitigate disruption to agricultural employment and avoid any interruption in the food supply chain. “This Administration has determined that continued agricultural…
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
…with fellow agricultural leaders and the Trump administration to ensure healthy, affordable food continues to be available to families across the country and farmers are able to hold on as…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said of the findings, “We’re doing more with less and proud to lead the world in agricultural advances,” adding, “smarter farming, new strategies and…