…eight fruit and vegetable standards and the challenges growers might see in the prune market this year. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure. The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…been significant concern regarding the State Water Resources Control Board’s plan for regulating minimum flow requirements for some of the state’s waterways and the impact that will have on communities….
Growing Onions from Seed Has Benefits
…down and moisten with a gentle spray. Be careful not to overwater or use a watering can as a vigorous flow of water as it can disturb or drown the…
Learn About Ag Starter Kit Gets Tools in Teachers Hands
…right to your door while funding is available and aim to get teachers everything they need to involve agriculture in their everyday school standards. The kits include ready-made lessons, tons…
Stringent, Discretionary Enforcement of CalOSHA Safety Standards
…is often an ebb and flow when it comes to the enforcement of safety standards. There can be periods when latitude and discretion are afforded to investigators when assessing an…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-12-19
…efforts to set some standards around that issue. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…framework. In addition, the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement sets unprecedented standards for agricultural biotechnology. For the first time, the agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology to support 21st century innovations…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…them better understand industry-wide welfare and environmental standards that are core to the American-raised chicken they buy and eat.” NCC has resources at the ready to help break through to…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…zero-tariff platform on most ag products. It includes provisions for improved health and safety standards that will reduce trade-distorting practices. It also contains measures that address cooperation, information sharing and…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…Government of Colombia strive to improve the health of citizens, U.S. exporters and manufacturers benefit by complying with the new government standards and abiding by the preferred labeling standards. By…
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
…financing, allowing producers to meet interim cash flow needs and market their crops following a timeline that is the most advantageous,” Fordyce said. These marketing assistance loans are considered nonrecourse,…
Bayer Provides Salad Bars to Several California Schools
…the national initiative to help school districts meet USDA school lunch nutrition standards. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
…with Japan, as Japan further aligns its import requirements with international standards for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Background: In December 2003, Japan banned U.S. beef and beef products following the…