A coalition of agricultural groups and businesses are encouraging Congress to make some adjustments to the disaster loan program being made available to address the impact of COVID-19. In a…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…in meat and poultry processing plants. “By keeping meat and poultry producers operating, the President’s Executive Order will help avert hardship for agricultural producers and keep safe, affordable food on…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
…Not only is the usual regulatory process continuing to progress, but Governor Gavin Newsom remains active in issuing executive orders that will have wide-ranging implications for the economy. Several agricultural…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…farmers and ranchers, as well as $3 billion to be used for the purchasing of agricultural products. CFAP has payment restrictions of $125,000 per commodity and a total of $250,000…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…reopening sectors of the economy the agricultural industry will have difficult decisions that will need to be made in the face of tremendous uncertainty. “The difficulty going forward will be…
Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019
According to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2019 saw another increase in California almond acres. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) found that acreage grew by 10…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
This Coronavirus crisis has taught us a lot in the last weeks, but one lesson we didn’t really need to learn is how important the workforce is in any agricultural…
Week in Review: Employers Could Bear COVID-19 Costs, Valley GSPs Overly Optimistic
…ranchers for losses incurred because of COVID-19 will be coming in the weeks ahead. For more agricultural news sent directly to your email, you can subscribe to the weekly newsletter….
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
…Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Deputy Administrator David Tuckwiller said that the agency will be working diligently to help American farmers and ranchers get their products to those in need. “We…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
…is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 04.22.2020 About the Author…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…Pesticides. The expanded list of appropriate alternatives is intended to provide some relief to the agricultural industry as it struggles to acquire the necessary safety supplies amidst the limited availability…
San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally
Agricultural industry members in San Luis Obispo County have been working with local county officials to address farmworker housing concerns. Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau,…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
A group of 150 agricultural and water organizations is calling on federal officials to provide water relief for the Western United States. Two separate letters sent to President Donald Trump…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…of our agricultural abundance to help our fellow Americans in need,” said Secretary Perdue. Additional information pertaining to eligibility for assistance, what types of rates are being offered, and other…