…still doesn’t address our issue on the dust or the wildfire smoke regulation that Cal/OSHA has under an emergency regulation right now and will be considering next month for a…
California Prune Board Keeping Industry Informed and Safe During Pandemic
…case family gets sick they’ll be able to stay home and take care of the family.” Industry members are adopting new safety protocols on the farm to help limit exposure…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-13-20
…its workers, also the proposed permanent wildfire smoke rule is available for comment and we’ve got all the details on how you can participate. Also in today’s show, we discuss…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
…as of a couple of days ago they’ve decided to now hear the proposed permanent wildfire smoke regulation coming up at their May meeting.” The permanent smoke regulation is largely…
Online Grocery Shopping More than Doubles During Pandemic
After a survey of U.S. households, it looks like concerns about coronavirus exposure have had a significant impact on the number of consumers doing their grocery shopping online. The Brick…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended routine facility inspections on a temporary basis to limit unnecessary exposure during heightened coronavirus concerns in the U.S. The announcement came…
Farm Safety Practices Adapt to Protect Workers from Coronavirus Risk
Agricultural operations throughout California are adopting new farm safety practices to help limit exposure risks. Farm employers have been dispersing critical safety information to workers and implementing new protocols to…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…wildfire smoke exposure to continue until July. That rule requires employers to make N95 masks available for all employees if the Air Quality Index reaches 151. While that rule is…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…data and pollution exposure for perennial crops such as fruits and nuts between 1980 and 2015. The analysis incorporated yield information for several commodities that account for approximately 38 percent…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…the risk of exposure to coronavirus. “During a ‘normal’ year – without the additional challenges – we do have a fairly extensive food safety training program,” O’Donnell explained. “We’ve really…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…CEO Amy Wolfe said that they have been fielding calls from farmers and manufacturers asking how to reduce the likelihood of exposure while remaining compliant with the Equal Employment Opportunity…
Some Garden Plants with Colorful Foliage
…Its colorful foliage can also be speckled, splotched, or veined. Spikes of small pink, red, or white bell-shape flowers are an extra treat. Smoke Tree Named for its feathery summer…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…use of this innovative delivery system will ensure rural children receive nutritious food while limiting exposure to COVID-19. Last week, Secretary Perdue announced proactive flexibilities to allow meal service during…
Preparing Now for Wildfire Smoke Rules
…related to worker safety as it pertains to smoke exposure. A very similar rule is expected to become a permanent regulation later this year when the emergency rule expires in…