COVID-19 may have shifted consumer thinking similar to the last economic downturn over a decade ago. At the 2020 virtual Almond Conference, Innova Market Insights presented a poll they conducted…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…can be found on the FNS website at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/state-agency-elections-temporary-cvv-benefit-increases-arp-2021. Today’s announcement is one of many actions USDA has taken to address the worsened risk of hunger resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic….
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…COVID relief programs.” The budget action also provides funding to support a micro-grant program for small, mid-sized, and underserved farmers administered by CDFA. Funding provided through the measure will support…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…as a response to disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the program addressed multiple areas of need, there had been some concerns related to how it was administered. “There…
USDA Investing More Than $330 Million in Pandemic Assistance
…chain members still addressing financial hardships related to COVID-19. The funding announcement will assist the specialty crop industry, increase fresh produce consumption in low-income communities, and expand markets for U.S….
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…speakers who are typically industry leaders, regulators and legislators. This year’s event was held virtually due to COVID restrictions, however, Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot said the…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…Producers initiative. At least $6 billion will be made available to assist producers who have suffered from COVID-related market disruptions. The original signup period for CFAP 2 initially closed in…
Record High Meat Purchases Detailed in Power of Meat Report
…choosing meat as part of healthy, balanced diets,” NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a news release. “With COVID-19 deepening demand for convenient, affordable food that tastes good…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…new Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The assistance program puts an emphasis on small and socially disadvantaged farmers that have been affected by COVID-19. The initiative is aimed at developing…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
…Wednesday, May 12 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare beginning with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. The event is being coordinated with Agri-Center staff to ensure that all COVID safety…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-01-21
…benefit from the latest COVID relief package, and spider mites a topic in an upcoming ABC ‘Tuesday Training’. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
…well as a number of other row crops.” Listen to the radio report below. Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…one-size-fits-all regulations for the live haul sector, and the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for flexibility when it comes to livestock hauling.” NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison…