…of food and agriculture during the coronavirus pandemic, including by ensuring producers have access to the capital, risk management tools, disaster assistance, and other federal resources,” the notice states. The…
Gardening Trends for You Think About Digging into This Year
…Better Homes & Gardens, some 20 million novice growers took up their trowels and pitchforks in response to the pandemic, with the majority being males under the age of 35….
#StillFarming Campaign Expanded to Help Address Food Insecurity
…agriculture industry. There was tremendous concern about the food supply when the COVID-19 pandemic first created substantial disruption in the food supply chain last year. Already reaching nearly 100 million…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…forward. “As President Biden and Vice President Harris begin navigating the pandemic response, NASDA remains committed to building partnerships within the incoming administration that guarantees the food supply chain remains…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…on to the $23.6 billion in assistance already provided to our farmers and ranchers impacted by the pandemic, and we will continue to implement other provisions enacted by Congress.” Some…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…with COVID-19 impacts. “The need to safeguard fresh produce has not paused for the pandemic, so neither can we,” Smith stated in a press release. “If anything, the food safety…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-19-21
…also how this year’s World Ag Expo is a resource for an industry that never stopped despite the pandemic, and research that shows crop diversity helps with biodiversity and pest…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…signed into law, and as the pandemic continues to ravage agricultural communities across the nation, we look to USDA to act quickly to support our agricultural communities and the workforce,”…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
…producers. Early in the pandemic, several different types of zoo animals tested positive for coronavirus in APHIS tests. Concern was raised about the potential of the virus spreading in animal…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-07-21
…Service Agency, animal activist’s message during the pandemic and ARB offering a virtual one-stop trucking info event. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
USDA Extends Flexibilities Amid Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
…the agency recognizes the challenges American farmers and ranchers are facing because of the pandemic and is extending crop insurance flexibilities. Relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures has been…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
…the pandemic and trade market disruption, farm groups were optimistic that a wage freeze would help provide balance. The DOL rule would have also adjusted how wages were to be…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…Families Food Boxes will go a long way in helping American families access nutritious and healthy meals as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the President Trump’s leadership,…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
…a year like no other,” USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a press release. “Even with the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic,…