…issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board be adopted statewide without any consideration of local county guidance. A group that includes several agricultural industry…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…chain. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) detailed the need for additional aid payments to address financial damages, as well as federal assistance for rural broadband development and rural health…
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…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University of Minnesota and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The project has two main objectives. “One is on soil quality and soil health…
UC Conducts Survey of COVID-19 Prevention on Farms
…said. “We will also summarize the results and post them on the WCAHS website.” For more information about the survey, contact aghealth@ucdavis.edu. Visit https://aghealth.ucdavis.edu/covid19 for COVID-19 training resources and employer guidance….
Growing Your Own Supply of Ramps
…Ramps thrive in low mountain altitudes where there is rich, moist soil, from Georgia to Canada. But it is possible to grow your own ramp patch at home by building…
Making Sense of Biologicals: A General Look at Biostimulants
…products that fall under the title. In this episode, we talk about the general idea of biostimulants and some of the ingredients that can improve overall plant health. Listen to…
How to Use Eggshells and Coffee Grounds as Compost
One of the best supplements for your garden’s health is compost. While we may consider them to be trash, they provide a healthy snack for plants offering a one-two punch…
Focus on Virulent Newcastle Disease Moves to Prevention
Now that the Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND) outbreak is over in southern California, officials are shifting their focus to prevention. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced that…
The Basics for Building a Flower Bed
…hours each day. Another consideration for building a new flower bed is the soil type. Most flowering annuals and perennials appreciate a loamy soil with plenty of compost added. Once…
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
…shifting the focus of their cover cropping system to address another resource concern. Minshew described the practice of alternating cover crop mixes from those aimed at addressing something like soil…
Tomato Plant Diseases to Watch Out for this Summer
…away, though. Growing healthy tomato plants is relatively simple when you plant disease-resistant varieties, space plants properly, mulch, and water at least 1 inch per week. Septoria leaf spots is…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
…handling systems that are decades old,” Brand said in a news release. “These investments create jobs and improve public health and safety for our rural neighbors.” The Donner Summit Public…