…for farmers and families alike,” Vilsack said in a press release. “COVID-19 revealed vulnerabilities in our food system. As we build back better, we must create more, better and fairer…
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
…Rahm said the action comes at an opportune time as the industry navigates several challenges related to COVID-19, labor, and transportation. “Very appreciative of that and the USDA enacting a…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…pandemic has impacted every stage of our food supply chain, from commodity production through processing and delivery. Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners increasingly experience the impacts of climate change as…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
Issues of meat processing have been highlighted over the past year due to challenges that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent white paper points out where improvements can…
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
…Dr. Barb Glenn highlighted the disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges created within the food supply chain as underscoring the need for enhancing emergency food supply networks….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-27-21
…winegrapes, and a reminder about the deadline for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…money to support the California Future Farmers of American (FFA) Foundation. After taking a year off due to COVID, the annual event will be back on October 22 at the…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
…NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts states, “Americans are experiencing firsthand what the Secretary refuses to acknowledge, the effects of COVID and lack of labor are hurting consumers, and…
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
…meat supply chain: meat-processing,” the report states. “The data show that these companies have been raising prices while generating record profits during the pandemic. That’s why the Biden-Harris Administration is…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…who have not received notable financial assistance in response to COVID-19. Another new initiative, the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant program will also be providing additional assistance….
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
…in rail fuel prices, but that’s primarily a recovery from COVID-19-related price drops linked to reduced consumption in early 2020. In the first half of 2021, the prices have all…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
…chain that haven’t been seen before,” due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recommendations, AFBF asks USDA to consider actions on livestock markets and processing capacity, farm inputs, transportation,…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…Parlier. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, pre-registration will be required to attend. Cooperative Extension Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties, Nick Clark said the…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…those who need it most.” The funding assistance is meant to cover some of the costs for certain personal, family, or living expenses related to COVID-19. The costs of personal…