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House Democrats try to agree on the shape of the next major coronavirus relief bill, while farm groups lobby for a major new infusion of cash to offset the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

The Agriculture Department awarded more than $1.2 billion in contracts to distributors to deliver fresh produce, milk, dairy products and pork and chicken directly to needy Americans.

CalEPA yesterday issued guidance directing county ag commissioners to continue enforcing pesticide restrictions near schools.

The state’s largest farm groups Thursday responded to Newsom’s directive on workers’ compensation benefits for COVID.

Restaurants in some counties could be opening as early as next week, said Gov. Newsom.

DPR spray rules still in place * Workers’ comp policy hurts a ‘struggling’ industry * Pence agrees to raise payment limits

The California Pear Commission Wednesday came out against the anti-ripening treatment 1-MCP.

Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman shared her opposing to Newsom’s decision to part ways on a coordinated Delta pumping plan.

Employees who test positive for COVID-19 can now receive workers’ compensation benefits without having to prove the infection took place on the job.

Industry has a voice in Newsom’s task force * Bill would boost USDA spending cap to $68B