…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…
Shrubs to Make Your Spring Garden Shine
…spring landscape. Heath is a tiny, compact shrub that’s ideal for rock gardens and other spots with well-drained acidic soil. When it blooms, it produces huge numbers of pink, white,…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
…USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service needs $55 million to counteract the loss of user fees the agency collects from airline traffic. An additional $45 million is being requested…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…in fresh or dried arrangements. Globe thistle is heat- and drought-resistant and will grow easily in any well-drained soil. Bergenia, also commonly called Pig Squeak, simply because the leaves are…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees, Webinar on Benefits This week
…about the research on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Look for the Bee Health Webinar event on ABC’s upcoming events calendar. About the Author Taylor Hillman…