…for you employees. They go over sanitation of the equipment, tools, buildings. They go over your growing and harvesting activities.” Listen to the radio report below. Small Farms Still Eligible…
Floor Options to Consider for Your Chicken Coop
…chicken coop raises health, sanitation, and budgetary concerns. Some common materials to consider include concrete, plywood, wooden floors, vinyl, and rubber mats. A wire is another option, but probably the…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
…the industry. Screening measures, sanitation practices, and face coverings have all be instrumental in improving COVID numbers. Despite the positive momentum within the industry, NAMI notes there is still room…
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
…Lindsay. The Halloween-themed campaign is designed to highlight the importance of winter sanitation in almond orchards. Other honorable mentions for this year’s contest were the Fields family, the Holtermann family,…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
…issues for both fresh market ad processing tomatoes. Turini suggests taking an integrated management approach to the problem. A good sanitation program will help to address the vector of the…
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…phytosanitary regulations. Following more stringent sanitation rules would also make it difficult for Indian producers to compete. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-29-20
…campaign to support winter sanitation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake!
Almond Board of California‘s Halloween-themed campaign to support winter sanitation is officially open. The Mummy Shake contest is in its third year, and it’s a fun way for industry members…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-29-20
…that time of year again for the Mummy Shake, learn all about the campaign to support winter sanitation. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Officials Addressing the 74 ACP Discoveries Found North of the Grapevine
…in ACP discoveries. Hornbaker suggests thorough sanitation efforts be adopted for cleaning picking bags, trucks, tractors, and other equipment. Individual actions such as keeping windows rolled up while on citrus…
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
…the updates. The new improvements mark the 13th version of the best practices for water and field sanitation standards. Some of the changes include enhanced water sampling and more stringent…
Agriculture Seeks Federal Support for Coronavirus Worker Protection
…increased support. “Across the agriculture sector, employers have instituted best practices including social distancing, enhanced hygiene and sanitation procedures, employee training, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),” the…
Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ
…fact that LGMA requires absolute compliance with the more than 300 food safety mechanisms that are involved with on-farm audits. Several additional safety practices related to field and equipment sanitation…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…have been approved with many focused on the areas of farm water use and sanitation of fields and equipment. Some of the most substantive changes in LGMA’s new food safety…