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…
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…