…FDA will continue monitoring and responding to any public health emergencies related to FDA-regulated products. Other non-portable activities including certain lab activities and monitoring imported products will also continue. The…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-02-20
…discuss carbohydrate energy and its impacts on yield. Also in the show, AFBF’s focus on mental health awareness in rural America and the FCC designating $1 billion for precision agriculture….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-01-20
…crisis, get an update on the Central Valley’s citrus bloom and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA is allowing veterinarians to practice telemedicine to better assist animal health needs….
FDA Allows for Telemedicine to Meet Animal Health Needs
…health needs. FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said that the move will allow for social distancing, while also ensuring that animals can receive the care they need from veterinary professionals. The…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…pesticide materials could be far outweighed once wildfire season begins in the coming months. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board recently approved an emergency regulation for…
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
…even without knowing it. Plants that are particularly susceptible to rust include: Roses Hollyhocks Snapdragons Daylilies Beans Tomatoes Corn Grasses Plants infected with rust likely won’t die, but their health…
Discovery of Plant Rust in Your Garden
…up on This Land of Ours. Discovery of Plant Rust in Your Garden Pear Rust Rust is an unattractive fungal disease that can stunt growth and reduce the healthfulness of…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…“Acknowledging the critical role of immigrant farm laborers by expanding the number eligible for visas protects the public health while ensuring families continue to have access to a stable food…
Farmers’ Markets Remain Open in Most Areas
…closure of many stores and businesses. Public health officials have declared Certified Farmers’ Markets as an essential public service which is equivalent to grocery stores. The state’s farmers’ markets can…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…cost nearly $2 trillion which will be dispersed through provisions for supporting health care efforts, cash payments to individuals and financial assistance for transportation and small businesses. The bill will…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…manufacturing, transporting, and selling of animal feed is a vital component for animal health. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has indicated that animal feed is a part…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…especially to seniors or people with underlying health problems, and we have a big problem. Fortunately, it is a problem time will solve. This too shall pass. In a few…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…issues for farmers and ranchers as American health officials continue efforts to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. AFBF was invited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide feedback on…
Working Together: Healthful Indulgence, Clean Ingredients a Focus for Walnuts
Health foods have come a long way over the last 20 years, and products on store shelves that promote healthy ingredients can’t taste bad anymore with increased competition. When it…