…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…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
California strawberry production continues to progress despite many areas of the community slowing down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agriculture has been deemed an essential industry, allowing workers to…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…still keep some distance between workers…We understand there have been extra shifts and different hours to do their best to keep their workers safe.” Listen to the report. Specialty Crops…
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…
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
…go about their business, and their workers can travel from home to work. However, they should carry a letter that says what they do, who they do it for, and…
How to Catch a Swarm of Bees Safely
…A swarm of bees is, typically, the “old” queen from a robust colony and about half the workers. So that big pile of bees hanging off something is several thousand…
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…
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…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
With agriculture designated “critical infrastructure” by federal and state governments, the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated its commitment to assist the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses during the statewide…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…to help facilitate the identification of foreign and domestic workers that may be available and eligible to transfer to other U.S. agricultural sector employers to fulfill critical workforce needs within…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…by agricultural employers with their workers is absolutely key,” as there is still significant confusion within the industry. Issues are being reported with employees’ understanding of the financial support and…