Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering who you should notify when a COVID outbreak hits…
FDA Reviews Rollout of New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
…Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, Frank Yiannas said that the rollout is off to a great start, but COVID-19 has created some challenges. “FDA is committed to what…
The Western View: Hang in There, 2020 is Almost Over
…we hope it will take the curse of Covid away with it. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s called 2021. In the back of…
2020 Virtual Citrus Stride Brings in Record Donations
…due to the pandemic we weren’t able to host the event in person in Sacramento this year, so we did it virtually, which turned out to be a really great…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…the majority of H-2A employers provides stability during the uncertainty created by the pandemic and trade imbalances,” said American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “While this decision does not solve…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the DPR remaining productive amid the pandemic, the cooling…
Fruits and Vegetables Easy to Grow in Your Garden
…Louise Hagevi/Shutterstock Covid-19 has forced us into the new normal of social distancing. And when it comes to grocery shopping, produce availability in stores is less consistent. There’s no better time…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the DPR remaining productive amid the pandemic, the cooling…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
…included the future of agriculture and its relation to innovative technology, the prevention and response to African Swine Fever, and the active response to COVID-19. The three representatives also issued…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…who need to self-isolate due to COVID-19. The state secures hotel rooms in participating counties while local governments provide additional support activities. Many local governments partner with non-profit or philanthropic…
Data Shows Organic Sales Don’t Drop as Food Industry Reopens
…supermarket sales that started when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March. In April, a spike in produce sales was solely attributed to pandemic safety restrictions and the immediate shutdown of…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. “America’s agriculture communities are resilient, but still face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These payments directed by President Trump will…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…COVID-19 is going to continue to impact agriculture in the year ahead. “It’s going to be one of those things that we’re going to have to continue with extended paid…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-23-20
…in psyllid trapping, Congress working toward the next COVID-19 relief package, also climate change and the investment in biofuel projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…