…on small off-road engines, and the ongoing farm safety survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…specialty crop industry. The Western Agricultural Processors Association will be developing safety training for postharvest tree nut hulling and processing. UC Davis was also awarded grant funding for multiple different…
Safety Cautions and Preparations for Tree Cutting and Felling
The safety cautions and preparations for tree cutting and felling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay Before the real work of cutting down…
Right Supplies for Safely Cutting Down Trees
…a chain and maintenance tools. An axe, safety goggles, or a face shield. Thick trousers or chainsaw chaps. Safety boots, hard hat, felling wedges (if you’re taking down thick trees),…
New Study Reveals the Dangers of Tree Felling
…according to Penn State researchers who conducted a new study of associated deaths. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration calls logging “the most dangerous occupation in the United States.” The…
VofV: Hands-Free is the Only Way to Be
…food safety reports, compliance documents, etc) are exactly precise. (Bonus: AgVoice CEO/Co-founder Bruce Rasa reveals how the AgSharks Pitch Competition allowed him to leverage the PERFECT ecosystem for success.) Sponsored…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…acres enrolled in the programs. Signed contracts again increased in 2021, surpassing 1.8 million from the previous year. Altogether, the two safety-net programs have provided producer payments of more than…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
…production, to processing, to transportation. The group suggests multiple actions to increase trucking productivity and ensure worker safety. The group also recommends several approaches to help strengthen freight transportation policy…
Latest Pesticide Report Shows Consistently Low Residue Levels
…the previous eight years. Nearly 99 percent of all domestic foods that were tested were well below the safety standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to…
Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
…action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Reclamation announced the…
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
…safety issues, and committee reports provide information and scientific advice to federal food safety agencies. The committee also provides a foundation for regulations and programs to reduce foodborne disease and…
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. The agency is initiating several activities…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
COVID expectations for employers could be on the horizon after recent action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Last month, Cal/OSHA issued a proposal to replace…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…FAIR Plan is one step towards creating a more reliable safety net for the industry. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR…