…action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Reclamation announced the…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
…distribution processes into the 21st century.” Under the order, the Department of Transportation will work with the California State Transportation Agency and other stakeholders in addressing delays in shipping. Priority…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
…said Angelina Ceja, Vice President and Chief Education Officer for AgSafe. “They removed handwashing, cleaning, and disinfection requirements and made some changes for housing and transportation as well.” If adopted,…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Recent updates to ELAP now support assistance for feed transportation costs caused by drought….
AEM Members Optimistic About Continued Economy Recovery
…and transportation equipment grew more than 20 percent over the past year, while 16-20 percent had been predicted before that. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm…
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
…Rahm said the action comes at an opportune time as the industry navigates several challenges related to COVID-19, labor, and transportation. “Very appreciative of that and the USDA enacting a…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…been struggling amidst market disruptions. Increased transportation challenges along with issues of availability and cost of certain materials have created significant problems for the agriculture industry. The funding will also…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…U.S. Attorney General, the Transportation Secretary, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, and the Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission. Altogether, the signatories of the letter represent thousands…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…related to COVID-19 that were incurred between January 27, 2020, and December 21, 2021. Eligible activities covered under the grant programs include retrofitting facilities, transportation, workplace safety measures, and worker…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-14-21
…receiving another $1million to support produce safety research, and drought-impacted ranchers to receive USDA assistance for transportation costs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…transportation costs when there are not adequate grazing and hay resources available. Coverage of the program will extend to areas that have a drought intensity of D3 or greater or…
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
The domestic rail transportation network is vital to moving products and goods supplied by America’s farmers and ranchers. Over 33 million carloads of U.S. goods moved up and down the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
…hotel accommodations for ABC’s Almond Conference, and a recent announcement that will provide relief for the transportation of goods. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
…chain that haven’t been seen before,” due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recommendations, AFBF asks USDA to consider actions on livestock markets and processing capacity, farm inputs, transportation,…