…encouraged to provide information on how the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the industry. through an online survey is being conducted through Friday, July 10. The survey is available in both English…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
China recently implemented coronavirus restrictions on agricultural products, requiring exporters to sign documents guaranteeing that any products are free of COVID-19. Chinese Customs is now requiring a Letter of Undertaking…
USMCA Begins Today, Lawmakers Applaud the Effort
…there are some troubling signs out there of people using COVID as a reason to put up trade barriers,” said Peterson. “We need to be vigilant and we need to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-01-20
…emergency paid sick leave during COVID. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Fungicide…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Friends of the California State Fair Gala due to the impacts of COVID-19, Friends of the California State Fair is honoring its tradition of…
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
…an employee must care for a child whose school or childcare provider is closed due to COVID-19. Although Moody explained that employers who have not complied with the paid sick…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…Growers (CAWG) President John Aguirre said. “California growers are accustomed to cyclical markets, but the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to turn a down year into a financial catastrophe for many of…
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
…scrutiny as concerns have been raised about the potential for market distortion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has so far distributed $4 billion to farmers affected by the COVID-19…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…evident amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Several lawmakers, state attorneys general, and President Donald Trump all pointed to a need for more oversight in the beef industry, calling for an investigation…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…continues to grow.” The organic industry struggled with the same issues the conventional produce industry was challenged by when the COVID-19 pandemic created disruption in the food supply chain. “We’ve…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-24-20
…the COVID 19 has had on the California ag industry, and improvements that are coming to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program. Tune in to the show for these news…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-22-20
…support COVID relief to farmers and the concern that surrounds Ag Order 4.0 fertilizer limitations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Resilience 2020 Expands to Highlight Sustainability of Cattle Industry
…2020 campaign was initially intended to reassure consumers that beef supplies would remain strong despite setbacks created by COVID-19. The scope of the initiative has now grown to include highlighting…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…matter is expected to be made sometime in late July. CCGGA has provided important information to use as focal points in any comments sent to USDA. The COVID-19 pandemic has…