…that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, I have signed into law H.R. 7010, the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020” (the “Act”). The Act provides…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Producers of agricultural products who have encountered additional market costs stemming from a decline in demand, surplus production, disruptions in shipping, or the orderly marketing…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-05-20
…for NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program, also why leaders are warning nut growers to be vigilant of “fictitious pickups” and hear how COVID has created some challenges when it comes to…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…from a $7 billion surplus to a $54 billion deficit, don’t bring anything new unless it’s related to COVID and start cutting’… the State Water Board is proposing to add…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-02-20
…increase nut research, UC studies take a look at costs and returns for irrigated pastureland, and what pesticide guidance the state is issuing during COVID. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade efforts during the pandemic, why leafy green remote…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
…drinking water to every employee on an hourly interval when you also have to adhere to the COVID guidelines for safe distancing and wearing facial masks and all the other…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…regarding future funding support for the program as the state navigates budget constraints related to COVID-19 moving forward. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
…options, more flexibility, and more protections to growers.” Food safety audits are continuing to be conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving the documentation portion of the audit process to an…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) have indicated that the Chinese trade agreement is continuing to make progress despite setbacks related to COVID-19. Headway…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been working to enhance food supply chain protections in response to COVID-19. The agencies have…
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…virus forever; that simply isn’t reasonable. After two months of ‘sheltering in place’. We now have ways to control the pandemic, but we also have a crippled economy. 39 million…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
An announcement that was recently made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue detailed how the direct payments will be made to farmers and ranchers affected by COVID-19. The U.S….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a potential new COVID relief package titled the HEROS…