Under California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, the state has opened up Phase 1B. Individuals 65 and older, as well as three sector populations including education and childcare, emergency services, and…
USDA Makes Additional Funding Available for Value-Added Produce Grant Program
…Appropriations Act of 2021. The grant funding is intended to support farmers and ranchers that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With another $35 million dollars in additional funding…
Golden State Dairy Management Webinars Coming Up March 25
…COVID we’ve decided to try a webinar. This year we have four sessions in the webinar block,” said Jennifer Heguy, UC Cooperative Extension Dairy Advisor. “We’re going to cover the…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
The Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act has been reintroduced by U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Bennie Thompson. Primarily, the legislation will eliminate line speed waivers…
Industry Groups Call for Funding to Support Ag Export Markets
…Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. “The twin challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as competitors’ export promotion programs, highlight the need…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California avocado marking ramping up with pandemic trends still…
COVID Lockdown Proved Reaching Climate Neutrality Maybe a ‘Daunting Task’
About year ago, the Coronavirus pandemic nearly shut down the entire world and a large percentage of people were forced to stay home. Professor and Air Quality Specialist for the…
California Avocado Marketing Ramping Up with COVID Impacts Remaining
…than normal due to COVID 19. “We are seeing some really nice improvements but it continues,” she said. “We want to be where our target is and we are finding…
USDA Seeking Comments on Coronavirus Response Grants
…on how USDA can best use the resources available to help mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Seeking Comments on Coronavirus Response…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…community, particularly during difficult times. “The last several years have brought an onslaught of uncertainty for America’s farmers and ranchers-from weather extremes to the disruptions of international markets to COVID-19…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…2019 Crop Year Report. “While I am grieved by the tremendous amount of loss and hardship created by this pandemic, I am heartened and grateful to recognize the countless examples…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
The latest COVID relief legislation has now been approved by both houses of Congress. After passing through the Senate on Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives took up the $1.9…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…for some ag exporters. However, the relative improvements to turnaround time at the Oakland port continue to be hampered by COVID restrictions and the construction of new cranes. “Those turnaround…