The latest coronavirus relief package known as the HEALS Act, the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability and Schools Act was recently released by Senate Republicans. The $1 trillion stimulus package allocates…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…needed assistance before the pandemic.” Meredith Knopp, President and CEO for St. Louis Area Foodbank: “We are so grateful because we know food is desperately needed by so many people…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
Senate leadership introduced the Health Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act. The HEALS Act is the latest in response to the COVID-19 national emergency and would provide an…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…have had to cancel their fair this year. There is concern that some fairs could close permanently without some kind of assistance, which would have a significant impact on local…
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
…provide assistance to producers. The premium due dates will also be moved to the end of the endorsement period for cattle. The LGM insurance program had not historically made premium…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
…assistance in helping producers draft and implement a prescribed grazing plan, detailing the forage potential of grazing land and what the best course of action may be to maximize its…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
…Almond Board of California launched best management practices for growers to reduce dust. ABC put together resources about keeping your orchard floor clean, sweeper and pickup equipment recommendations, and assistance…
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will be making approximately $15 million in funding support available for a farming assistance program designed to help socially disadvantaged…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…healthy and vibrant forests is to address overcrowding. Smith said that NRCS has a host of assistance and outreach programs available to landowners. “It’s important for people to know that…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…Program. The ag spending bill also provides $68.2 billion in required mandatory spending for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which includes $3 billion for the program’s reserve fund. The bill…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-14-20
California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform – AgNet News Hour The AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with independent gubernatorial candidate…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-13-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including the expansion of specialty crops now eligible for CFAP, a recap of the final citrus forecast that show a slight increase in California…
Week in Review: Understanding Sudden Vine Collapse, Addressing COVID in the Workplace
…their responsibilities should an outbreak of COVID-19 occur among the workforce. The Families Food Box Program is providing assistance for growers, families, and companies. Receive all the top agriculture news…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the list of commodities that are covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Along with the expanded CFAP eligibility, USDA has…