…April 24 indicating USMCA implementation will usher in a new era of trade in North America. “The crisis and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrates that now, more than ever,…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…afloat during this pandemic,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “COVID-19 has created an unprecedented impact on almost all markets, and farmers are struggling to pay employees…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order requiring meat and poultry processing plants to remain in operation in order to address the supply needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Using…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-29-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday is coronavirus-free! The majority of news these days is related to this pandemic, but farming continues, and so does our support for the industry. This episode…
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
…who are suffering during this pandemic. We are so proud of how our industry has reacted during this unprecedented time and look forward to coming together next year.” As of…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
The market disruptions that have occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could persist even after the shelter in place orders are rescinded. As officials weigh the options for systematically…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…continuing to feed the cities and the world, in spite of the challenges of working through a pandemic. Worker safety and food safety go hand-in-hand, and growers and workers are…
Newsom Considers Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers Through Workers’ Compensation
Governor Gavin Newsom is considering an executive order that could significantly increase the cost of workers’ compensation insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order would substantially expand the criteria of…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
Getting involved with creative direct marketing can help keep farm businesses remain viable in the current environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is offering a…
Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Farmers
Cathy Isom fills us in about the surprising impact the Coronavirus Pandemic is having on some local farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…long-term impacts of the pandemic is going to be a renewed effort to meet the systemic infrastructure demands of the nation,” the groups noted in their letter to President Trump. …
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
…The report notes that retail conditions created by pandemic concerns are unprecedented in grocery retailing. Conventional volume and sales numbers were similar to organic but to a lesser extent. It…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…water supply while protecting water rights, assuring water quality and advocating for flexible water management.” California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said now, during this pandemic, is the time where…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…work through complications created by the pandemic. The CFAP will incorporate the funding and the authority which has been provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES),…