Issues of meat processing have been highlighted over the past year due to challenges that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent white paper points out where improvements can…
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
…Dr. Barb Glenn highlighted the disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges created within the food supply chain as underscoring the need for enhancing emergency food supply networks….
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…money to support the California Future Farmers of American (FFA) Foundation. After taking a year off due to COVID, the annual event will be back on October 22 at the…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
…NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts states, “Americans are experiencing firsthand what the Secretary refuses to acknowledge, the effects of COVID and lack of labor are hurting consumers, and…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…who have not received notable financial assistance in response to COVID-19. Another new initiative, the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant program will also be providing additional assistance….
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
…in rail fuel prices, but that’s primarily a recovery from COVID-19-related price drops linked to reduced consumption in early 2020. In the first half of 2021, the prices have all…
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,…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…Parlier. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, pre-registration will be required to attend. Cooperative Extension Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties, Nick Clark said the…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…those who need it most.” The funding assistance is meant to cover some of the costs for certain personal, family, or living expenses related to COVID-19. The costs of personal…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…update equipment and facilities. “Having re-assembled our food supply chains in response to each hurdle the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, NASDA members deeply understand the connection between diversity in production…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase in 2021
…partially offset higher cash receipts. The expected decrease is largely because of lower supplemental and disaster assistance for COVID-19 relief in 2021 compared to 2020. USDA predicts production expenses to…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
Today’s Western View is all about celebrating California Wine month, during September. It comes at a good time. Between the drought, the Covid Delta variant, a recall election, and harvest…
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…Japan has been a decade-long process for California plums, which was somewhat hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. CFFA has extended its appreciation to the negotiators and experts from the USDA…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…banks and other distributors to provide dairy products to those experiencing food insecurity, which the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…