…Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. “The twin challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as competitors’ export promotion programs, highlight the need…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California avocado marking ramping up with pandemic trends still…
COVID Lockdown Proved Reaching Climate Neutrality Maybe a ‘Daunting Task’
About year ago, the Coronavirus pandemic nearly shut down the entire world and a large percentage of people were forced to stay home. Professor and Air Quality Specialist for the…
California Avocado Marketing Ramping Up with COVID Impacts Remaining
…than normal due to COVID 19. “We are seeing some really nice improvements but it continues,” she said. “We want to be where our target is and we are finding…
USDA Seeking Comments on Coronavirus Response Grants
…on how USDA can best use the resources available to help mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Seeking Comments on Coronavirus Response…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…community, particularly during difficult times. “The last several years have brought an onslaught of uncertainty for America’s farmers and ranchers-from weather extremes to the disruptions of international markets to COVID-19…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…2019 Crop Year Report. “While I am grieved by the tremendous amount of loss and hardship created by this pandemic, I am heartened and grateful to recognize the countless examples…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
The latest COVID relief legislation has now been approved by both houses of Congress. After passing through the Senate on Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives took up the $1.9…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…for some ag exporters. However, the relative improvements to turnaround time at the Oakland port continue to be hampered by COVID restrictions and the construction of new cranes. “Those turnaround…
Budget Hearings to Consider UC Funding Restoration
…the fiscal year 2020-21 would be undone. Funding for the fiscal year 2021-22 would be restored to pre-COVID levels. The agreement to restore the funding is still yet to be…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act over the weekend. The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill will head back to the U.S. House of Representatives for another vote….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-08-21
…MJDOA scholarship bank taking a hit due to COVID, and HLB-resistant varieties that will soon be field-tested. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place
With the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalizing leadership positions, assistance for producers affected by COVID should be on the way soon. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton…