…time when Congress has recently provided trillions of dollars in much-needed aid to individuals, businesses, and communities nationwide as a result of COVID-19,” the coalition noted in the letter. “To…
UC Conducts Survey of COVID-19 Prevention on Farms
…said. “We will also summarize the results and post them on the WCAHS website.” For more information about the survey, contact aghealth@ucdavis.edu. Visit https://aghealth.ucdavis.edu/covid19 for COVID-19 training resources and employer guidance….
Week in Review: Cap-and-Tax Coming? Water Board Also Looks to Increase Fees
…budget proposals to hire more staff members, with some of the added expenses to be paid for through increased fees. COVID-19 safety measures also create challenges for employers looking to…
Secretary Perdue Highlights Coronavirus Assistance Success
…make up for damages incurred as a result of the pandemic, USDA will continue working to make the program more helpful for the industry. “There’s always things that you miss…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-11-20
…a significant impact on the ag industry, a new proposal that could spark carbon markets for growers, and how the pandemic presents a challenge when it comes to availability of…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
…significantly impacted by market interruptions from COVID-19 restrictions. A portion of that funding is allocated specifically for specialty crops, which includes almonds, and the Almond Board of California, in partnership…
COVID-19 Safety Measures Complicate Heat Illness Prevention
The safety protocols implemented as a means of combating the spread of COVID-19 will complicate the plans for heat illness prevention. The requirement for wearing face-coverings while working will make…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…pandemic. She noted that students are currently preparing scenarios on how Agribusinesses will be able to adapt to changes in purchasing behavior due to the pandemic. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
It’s been a year of surprises, one thing after another – a pandemic that shut down the world, a murder hornet that suddenly appeared in the north woods, rioting in the…
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
…that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, I have signed into law H.R. 7010, the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020” (the “Act”). The Act provides…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Producers of agricultural products who have encountered additional market costs stemming from a decline in demand, surplus production, disruptions in shipping, or the orderly marketing…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-05-20
…for NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program, also why leaders are warning nut growers to be vigilant of “fictitious pickups” and hear how COVID has created some challenges when it comes to…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…from a $7 billion surplus to a $54 billion deficit, don’t bring anything new unless it’s related to COVID and start cutting’… the State Water Board is proposing to add…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-02-20
…increase nut research, UC studies take a look at costs and returns for irrigated pastureland, and what pesticide guidance the state is issuing during COVID. Tune in to the show…