For the first time ever, agricultural producers are now eligible for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and the EIDL Advance program from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…interest by the Trump Administration and on Capitol Hill in reenergizing a focus on an infrastructure package that would provide funding to critical projects.” A few California legislators have raised…
USMCA Implementation Scheduled for July 1
…a time when markets have been thrown into uncertainty due to the global pandemic. There have also been several members of Congress who have expressed concern, encouraging the Trump Administration…
California Sees Even More Water Litigation
…federal biological opinions that were signed by President Donald Trump earlier in the year. At issue is the Incidental Take Permit (ITP) that was recently issued which will dictate management…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…letter to House and Senate leaders, the group of 38 organizations highlight concerns related to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “We are immensely…
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…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
…groups have expressed concern about the inability to participate in the regulatory process. “It really has been difficult to impress upon the state administration that there needs to be more…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…letter to President Donald Trump and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue asking for the removal of payment caps from CFAP before the final program details are announced. The letter points out…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
A group of 150 agricultural and water organizations is calling on federal officials to provide water relief for the Western United States. Two separate letters sent to President Donald Trump…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…The new $19 billion program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) comes under direction from President Donald Trump to develop a relief strategy to assist the food supply chain…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
Another group of lawmakers are encouraging Governor Gavin Newsom to take a more cooperative approach to water administration in California. Senator Dianne Feinstein along with Representatives Jim Costa, Josh Harder,…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…augment certain H-2A requirements to help American ag employers mitigate disruption to agricultural employment and avoid any interruption in the food supply chain. “This Administration has determined that continued agricultural…
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
…with fellow agricultural leaders and the Trump administration to ensure healthy, affordable food continues to be available to families across the country and farmers are able to hold on as…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…The American Farm Bureau Federation and Feeding America sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauding the department and administration for their work during the COVID-19 outbreak. They also…