…grateful for your leadership to bolster our sector through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act,” the letter…
2020 California State Fair Cancelled
…to cancel the 2020 California State Fair in accordance with directives issued by Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health. The fair was originally scheduled for July…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…integral role in the continuity of our food supply chain,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “Maintaining the health and safety of these heroic employees in order to ensure…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…an important part of the daily routine of our work force. Even so, health and sanitation practices in the fields and packing facilities have been stepped up with frequent retraining…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how later irrigation could improve walnut health, and get…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
…than traditional orchards and substantial water savings. Listen to Shackel’s full interview. Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…in close contact with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to try and work toward an agreeable solution to address the limited supply of required safety equipment. “It…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…seen tremendous interest,” said Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension forest advisor in Humboldt County. “We have been blown away by the interest in this approach. The April oak health workshop has…
Best Shrubs for Containers for Garden Impact
…blaze of color in fall: Brandywine Vibernum, Pinky Winky Hydrangea, and Blues Festival St. John’s Wort. And don’t forget the pollinator friendly shrubs, such as the Deep Wine Weigela (why-GEE-luh)….
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…farms and ranches that are simply struggling to survive right now.” The proposed California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package will include the following Acts: B 2915: Farmworker COVID-19 Health and Safety…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
A permanent smoke regulation from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving forward and industry members have until May 21 to provide comments. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…they can rely on water supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Given the serious health, safety, and economic concerns our constituents are facing due to the pandemic…the timing and judgement of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
…soil health. We discuss the role of soil carbon in natural climate solutions and talk about the importance of agriculturists communicating with consumers about the food and farming industry. Tune…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard…