COVID-19 restrictions are causing educational opportunities for growers to be postponed or canceled, but that’s not phasing the Almond Board of California. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…for making compost. An on-farm composting working group is being established which CAFF will be working with in the distribution of information on best management practices and FDA/National Organic Program…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…and border restrictions as a result of COVID-19,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “USDA continues to work with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor and the Department…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
…pandemic, also how the pandemic has a hand in recent agriculture labor pressures. On the bright side, labor shortages and border restrictions in the E.U. due to the COVID-19 outbreak…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…after the country removed references to age restrictions. China is also making adjustments for maximum residue levels that are permitted for three hormones commonly used in American beef production, allowing…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…Pierre said in a press release. “We are disappointed that DWR is moving forward with a project that imposes restrictions far beyond the impacts of SWP operations.” About the Author…
Almond Update: Carbohydrate Dynamics Research in Upcoming Webinar
The Almond Board of California has continued its online education through webinars during COVID-19 restrictions, and an upcoming session will focus on a potential new tool for the industry. Several…
Shifting Focus: Avocados Rethink Promoting Industry Amidst COVID-19
The current restrictions surrounding the ongoing pandemic is changing how associations promote their industries. The COVID-19 social distancing and shelter at home recommendations are impacting everyday life around the state,…
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
…on spray restrictions, including a summary of relevant definitions, which products are permitted, and which materials require a Notice of Intent can be found through local county offices. County personnel…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…and contact, and the worksite address. This information will be a resource to H-2A employers whose workforce has been delayed because of travel restrictions or visa processing limitations. Employers should be aware…
Almond Update: Incentives Help Pay for Upgrades, Orchard Recycling
…Soils Program, which this year includes whole orchard recycling practices. Listen to Roseman’s full interview. Roseman added that during COVID-19 closures and restrictions, interested applicants should call their local offices…
Water Supply Restrictions to Have Billion-Dollar Impact
A new report from the University of California Berkeley illustrates the billion-dollar impact that water supply restrictions will have on California. The study looked at how the San Joaquin Valley…
Ag Order 4.0 ‘Will Change the Way We Farm’
…Ag Order 4.0. It will change the way we farm,” Burchett noted. “Whether you’re talking about water quantity with SGMA, whether it’s pesticide restrictions and regulations, air quality standards. This…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
…requirements and provide opportunities to support practices that reduce nitrous oxide, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter emissions that are related to agriculture. Beardsley noted that financial assistance can generally…