…as an “aspirational document” and that the state’s financial situation will ultimately dictate “the pace of progress on the actions in the portfolio.” While the pandemic has commanded the attention…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…bacteria. “Working together, the FDA and EPA have supported the development of this protocol that may ultimately help farmers address contamination issues in their water sources and protect consumers from…
More People at Home Has Meant More Farming Complaints
…“We’ve gotten a number of complaints regarding odor, noise, dust, things like that.” When the farming complaints are centered on issues such as odor or noise, Martin noted they typically…
New Multifaceted Farmworker Safety Campaign Launched
…safety issues among the farmworker community. The survey found that 90 percent of respondents are active in implementing practices to protect their families from coronavirus. The findings also note that…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
…would create both financial and environmental costs. “Our herds will not shrink but we will have to replace what currently is a waste product with something else. So, we would…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…other issues, including $245 million to make up for lost user fees due to the decline in agriculture inspection services and $113 million in rural rental assistance to low-wage residents….
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…we’re missing key issues. It can tell us where we’re off base. Essentially, it’s a tool that gives us information straight from our clientele that helps us improve our service…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
…us from responding to many critical situations,” said Public Lands Council President Bob Skinner. “The changes finalized today bring NEPA up to date, focus the attention on the real issues…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, the lawmakers encouraged more financial assistance for fairs be included in the next COVID-19 relief package. The letter points out the pivotal role that fairs play…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a new report detailing some of the agency’s findings in relation to the beef market. The USDA investigation stems from issues raised…
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
In recent weeks there has been an increased focus on Friant-Kern Canal issues among lawmakers and federal agencies. The water conveyance system is in need of considerable investment to address…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…‘Forest Stand Improvement’ episode of NRCS’s Conservation at Work video series. Mariposa County District Conservationist Robyn Smith said it’s true and among other issues can lead to unhealthy conditions and…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
…moving forward. The plan emphasizes priorities such as enhancing traceability and improving technological means of addressing food safety issues as being crucial in meeting the overall goal of improving food…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…mite issues during the research experiments. The overall project has significant potential for further research opportunities moving forward. “There’s definitely more work that needs to be done before we…