…and a good plan will incorporate all of those things.” Detailed resources pertaining to heat illness are available from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Listen to Ceja’s…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-21-22
…after positive ACP was found in San Diego, and heat illness identifiers and the differences between exhaustion and stroke. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…of small-scale meat or poultry processing plants. Overall, the investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan which is intended to strengthen the domestic food supply chain. About…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-15-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ag groups pushing for more coverage under FAIR Plan, the variability among seaweed-based…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-11-22
…support in the next Farm Bill is critical for California producers and new consumer research shows progress in produce safety outreach efforts. Tune in to the show for these news…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more than 8,700 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and litter brands that feed 51 million…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…Environmental Protection Agency centers on the Major Questions Doctrine. At issue was the Clean Power Plan rule created under the Obama Administration in 2015. While never implemented, multiple states initiated…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The National Association of Wheat Growers shared their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. As lawmakers continue putting the next farm bill together, wheat growers will be advocating for these…
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
…research to help improve overall information-sharing that will reassure consumers about produce safety. Produce safety concerns have decreased by 20% since the AFF’s last survey in 2016. Concerns about residues…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-05-22
…new grant program and a new food safety certification for a specialty crop program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-04-22
…California producers continuing to rise to challenge regulatory constraints, and details about the food safety hotline to avoid foodborne illness during your holiday cookouts. Tune in to the show for…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…Louie Brown speaking to industry members at the 2022 Western Agricultural Processors Association Annual Conference “In both the Senate Democratic plan and the governor’s plan for the budget, they both…
Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Pesticide Notification Workshops
…and every single farmer in this state, and anybody who applies pesticides needs to be watching this,” Isom noted. “There’s 1,000-fold safety factor for human health in every pesticide regulation…Again,…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…for certain on-farm food safety expenses. USDA’s new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program will assist operations with food safety certification and related expenses in calendar years 2022…