…well as the food supply we all rely on,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “CDFA is very pleased to welcome Yolo and Imperial counties to this…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…continue to help this critical industry recoup some of their losses from ongoing market disruptions and associated costs,” said Secretary Perdue. “This program builds upon the over $10 billion disbursed…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…acres of farmland dependent on its water supply. The Roadmap details three specific actions to help allow voluntary agreements to progress forward. ACWA is asking state officials to assist water…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-22-20
…the slight changes for cotton in the latest supply and remand report, and the ag industry’s preparedness for a potential second wave of COVID. Tune in to the show for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-22-20
…the slight changes for cotton in the latest supply and remand report, and the ag industry’s preparedness for a potential second wave of COVID. Tune into the show for these…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
…conservation efforts, economic viability, and water supply, sustainability, and security.” NAFB contributed to this report. Read the executive order here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-modernizing-americas-water-resource-management-water-infrastructure/ Listen to the report below. Trump Announces Subcabinet to…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…last year. India, Europe, and the Middle East markets continue to flourish and grow after some early disruptions. Waycott noted that global shipments are up over 30% from last year’s…
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
The multiple challenges that 2020 has presented may ultimately help to provide some relief to the winegrape oversupply. The pandemic created a variety of issues for the wine industry. Tourism…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…Holcomb, KS and the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the issues of price transparency in the cattle markets and beef processing capacity to a boiling…
Friant-Kern Canal Repair Bill – SB 559 – Vetoed by Governor Newsom
…supply systems. This bill focuses on a single piece of conveyance and directs DWR to develop a proposal for the state to help fund this specific project,” Governor Newsom stated…
Agriculture Seeks Federal Support for Coronavirus Worker Protection
…that farming operations are incurring in responding to coronavirus safety efforts. The industry groups also note the need to prioritize the food and fiber supply chain for PPE dispersal and…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…existing gaps in the supply chain. And we will share our findings and results to attract new brands to the coalition.” Calla Rose Ostrander, climate change communicator with the People,…
FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule as Part of FSMA
…we say traceability, what we are really talking about is the ability to track a food at every step of the supply chain,” FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…with much-needed financial assistance to help them with the significant and continuing market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” USDA will have a total of $14 million in funding support…