…an employee must care for a child whose school or childcare provider is closed due to COVID-19. Although Moody explained that employers who have not complied with the paid sick…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…Growers (CAWG) President John Aguirre said. “California growers are accustomed to cyclical markets, but the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to turn a down year into a financial catastrophe for many of…
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
…scrutiny as concerns have been raised about the potential for market distortion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has so far distributed $4 billion to farmers affected by the COVID-19…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…evident amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Several lawmakers, state attorneys general, and President Donald Trump all pointed to a need for more oversight in the beef industry, calling for an investigation…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…continues to grow.” The organic industry struggled with the same issues the conventional produce industry was challenged by when the COVID-19 pandemic created disruption in the food supply chain. “We’ve…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-24-20
…the COVID 19 has had on the California ag industry, and improvements that are coming to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program. Tune in to the show for these news…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-22-20
…support COVID relief to farmers and the concern that surrounds Ag Order 4.0 fertilizer limitations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Resilience 2020 Expands to Highlight Sustainability of Cattle Industry
…2020 campaign was initially intended to reassure consumers that beef supplies would remain strong despite setbacks created by COVID-19. The scope of the initiative has now grown to include highlighting…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…matter is expected to be made sometime in late July. CCGGA has provided important information to use as focal points in any comments sent to USDA. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…pandemic,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “Contact your FSA county office today to complete enrollment before June 30. This can be done in concert with filing…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…for existing guidance. A petition was already filed for the adoption of an emergency regulation in response to COVID-19, which wound make the bill unnecessary. About the Author Brian German…
Details of How CFAP is Assisting Cotton Industry
…has been dispersed. The program is providing direct assistance to producers of multiple commodities who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President of Washington Operations for the…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…care. “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends your ongoing work to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bipartisan efforts in Congress have delivered critical resources and support to individuals…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
…not to wear masks in relation to smoke exposure, however, any COVID-19 safety protocols will still need to be adhered to as long as they are in place. “One of…