…made to further protect California’s citrus, COVID-19 concerns as production season ramps up in Fresno County, and an EPA report that shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. Tune…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
…The impact that COVID-19 is having on available labor can vary from region to region, but it is still a concern as the pandemic continues. “There are those businesses that…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, three citrus industry groups have outlined the type of impact that COVID-19 is having on citrus. California Citrus…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-14-20
…conflicts continue as California clashes with federal agencies. Also, we’re chatting with CFBF President Jamie Johansson about the concerns farmers are facing due to COVID-19. Tune in to the show…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
Farmers across America are feeling the pain of the Coronavirus pandemic. In California, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said COVID-19 social distancing requirements have caused some hurdles for the…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean and from the World Health Organization in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian. They plan to update the page at http://ciwr.ucanr.edu/California_Drought_Expertise/Water_COVID19 as the COVID-19 situation evolves….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-13-20
…the newly proposed California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…farms and ranches that are simply struggling to survive right now.” The proposed California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package will include the following Acts: B 2915: Farmworker COVID-19 Health and Safety…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
The average consumer might be surprised to learn about the considerable dairy struggles the industry is having to contend with outside of general concern related to COVID-19. While milk is…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
…COVID-19 has severely limited the availability of respirators. “It is essential that agricultural employers pay close attention to the new proposed rule as well as take advantage of their opportunity…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…they can rely on water supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Given the serious health, safety, and economic concerns our constituents are facing due to the pandemic…the timing and judgement of…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has provided $9.5 billion in financial support for producers impacted by COVID-19 and another $14 billion for replenishing the Commodity Credit…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…other customer sales outlets caused by COVID-19. Groups who have given support to the emergency relief plan include the California Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, California Leafy Greens Marketing…