…closure of many stores and businesses. Public health officials have declared Certified Farmers’ Markets as an essential public service which is equivalent to grocery stores. The state’s farmers’ markets can…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…cost nearly $2 trillion which will be dispersed through provisions for supporting health care efforts, cash payments to individuals and financial assistance for transportation and small businesses. The bill will…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…manufacturing, transporting, and selling of animal feed is a vital component for animal health. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has indicated that animal feed is a part…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…especially to seniors or people with underlying health problems, and we have a big problem. Fortunately, it is a problem time will solve. This too shall pass. In a few…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…issues for farmers and ranchers as American health officials continue efforts to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. AFBF was invited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide feedback on…
Working Together: Healthful Indulgence, Clean Ingredients a Focus for Walnuts
Health foods have come a long way over the last 20 years, and products on store shelves that promote healthy ingredients can’t taste bad anymore with increased competition. When it…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
…USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service needs $55 million to counteract the loss of user fees the agency collects from airline traffic. An additional $45 million is being requested…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees, Webinar on Benefits This week
…about the research on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Look for the Bee Health Webinar event on ABC’s upcoming events calendar. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…they’re aware of the latest guidelines from health officials and government agencies. “Based on the questions we’ve been receiving from farmers, we know they’re being diligent in having employees engage…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…age, based on underlying health conditions, or your potential exposure to others, please stay home and let your employer help you navigate how to access the money that is available…
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
…advice, held a parade that was attended by 200,000 people. Within a few weeks, 45,000 Philadelphians had the flu. Their health care system was overwhelmed and 12,000 people died. But…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…COVID-19. Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS): APHIS and AMS continue to provide critical inspections and grading services. APHIS and AMS are ensuring the health…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
…use its authority to protect the health and safety of the American people.” The waiver applies to the transportation of medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis, and…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is continuing efforts to provide a safe and healthy food supply. Those efforts include maintaining the strict infrastructure for food inspection, implementing extensive sanitary practices and…