…major contributor to increased organic sales was the impact that COVID-19 had on consumer habits. “The pandemic caused abrupt changes in all of our lives. We’ve been eating at home…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…as other food businesses in the supply chain have been struggling to make it through the market conditions created by COVID-19. Improving financial literacy can help these types of businesses…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…communities are just coming out of the pandemic. It makes no sense to be requiring farmers to spend more money right now,” Isom noted. “It’s not going to achieve a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-24-21
…details on COVID complications still sticking around in markets even as things open back up. And he has the details on some new technology being developed by a big name…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
While the major disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to wane, producers are paying close attention to market trends and other evolving issues. Although California’s current lack of…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
…a lack of drivers. Some of the potential causes have been listed as fears related to COVID-19, unemployment benefits and stimulus money, and competition with other job opportunities. About the…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…work to be done to bring efficiency back up to where it was before the pandemic. The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central…
Another Record Year for Agrifood Tech Investment Expected for 2021
…nearly $850 million, primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsectors like digital technologies, precision agriculture, and plant sciences, also broke investment records in 2020. Based on early…
Port Conditions Improving, But Still Work to Be Done
…before the pandemic. Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles and President of the California Association of Port Authorities, Gene Seroka provided information about port congestion to the California…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…filling the gaps in previous COVID-19 assistance coverage. An emphasis has been placed on providing support for underserved communities and small and mid-sized farming operations. “We have an opportunity to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-06-21
…struggling from the pandemic, the positive indications for California almonds despite an unstable Chinese market, and new prune varieties that are ready to take the next step in the developmental…
Online Grocery Sale Trends Shifting as COVID Restrictions Lift
…significantly from pre-COVID levels, with retailers investing heavily in addressing issues and concerns. Listen to the radio report below. Online Grocery Sale Trends Shifting as COVID Restrictions Lift About the…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
…and invests in sustainable groundwater management.” The drought relief package includes $1 billion for recovery efforts related to COVID to assist community water systems, ratepayers, and public utilities. Another $600…
Bids Being Accepted for TEFAP Fresh Produce Packages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting bids for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Pandemic Assistance funding has been made available to supplement the TEFAP program for the remainder…