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State issues guidance to prevent coronavirus spread in restaurants * Farmworkers want more sick pay * Coronavirus ‘hangover’ stalls a rise in dairy prices

Dean Michael Lairmore of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine discussed the bills he’s watching, experts informing the science behind Sacramento policies and the need for veterinarians in natural disasters.

American Farmland Trust has hired Teresa O'Connor and Andrew Smith has been confirmed as Sonoma County's agriculture commissioner.

Negotiations have been put on hold due to lawsuits and politics between the Trump and Newsom administrations – along with global economic uncertainty from the pandemic.

State also extended tax deadlines * All other legislative and regulatory hearings are being canceled * Last big holdout, Kern County closes schools * Klamath farmers appeal to Supreme Court

CDFA assures food is safe during outbreak * CDC advises against large gatherings as Newsom calls for shutting down wineries, bars

Ag Day cancelled due to coronavirus * Closures raise the spotlight on broadband access * Mexico’s glyphosate rejection spurs USMCA concern

Fishing and conservation groups sue Trump administration over biological opinions * Broadband funds neutral on technology

Federal agencies are cutting travel and preparing to operate with staff disruptions because of the coronavirus outbreak, and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signaled that he’s open to expanding feeding programs if Congress gives him the legal authority. 

Groups that have been engaged in the process of developing the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans are trying to get the ear of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar before the last meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.