…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…
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
…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…