…is needed, Cal/OSHA updating a COVID safety poster and why employers are seeking clarification. Also, learn how heat stress can take a toll on future dairy productivity and an NRCS…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently unveiled the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. The initiative will be used as a basis for shaping food safety measures…
Week in Review: New HLB Treatment Shows Promise, Burger King Makes A Stink About Methane
…that has sparked a passionate conversation about methane emissions from livestock. Employers would be best served by communicating to employees that many of the company’s COVID-19 safety measures should also…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
…Agricultural Health and Safety have been working to provide employers with the necessary information related to coronavirus safety standards. Employers are continually updating their safety practices as new guidelines are…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
After a temporary postponement of facility inspections under the Produce Safety Rule (PSR), the practice has resumed. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began routine PSR inspections last…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
There have been multiple reports of agricultural operations that are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak among employees. Even as operations adhere to the updated safety protocols and implement safety checks…
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…of Safety of Import Food for any food shipments coming into the country. U.S. officials have emphasized the fact there has not been any evidence that COVID-19 can be spread…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…could cause large crop losses. So earthquake safety on the farm goes beyond protecting people and structures during the shaking. Growers and packers need to have the assets needed to…
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
…court to find the proposition invalid. “This law was sold to California voters as a solution to improve animal welfare and food safety, but it has nothing to do with…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…“The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs are critical safety-net programs for farmers, helping producers weather market distortions resulting from natural disasters, trade disruptions and, this year, a…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…remains relatively fluid as more information and solutions continue to become available. The COVID ag safety bill that is formally known as the Agricultural Workplace Health & Safety Act was…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year…
Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1
The updated parameters for nighttime lighting requirements established by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) are set to take effect on July 1. The ‘Outdoor Agricultural Operations…