The COVID-19 pandemic has much of the California population staying home in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus. Across the state, many grocery stores have had shelves…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how employers are adjusting to COVID-19 issues, how the…
Online Grocery Shopping More than Doubles During Pandemic
…appears that COVID-19 has created substantial interest in online grocery shopping. Overall volume also experienced an even larger increase, growing 193 percent from the August survey. The rate of monthly…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
Nearly 40 industry groups representing various agricultural commodities are asking for a regulatory pause as California addresses issues related to COVID-19. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the…
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
…citrus growers dealing with low prices. Before exports could increase from that news, parts of the United States started shutting down because of COVID-19. “You still have a lot of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
…pandemic, also how the pandemic has a hand in recent agriculture labor pressures. On the bright side, labor shortages and border restrictions in the E.U. due to the COVID-19 outbreak…
Farm Safety Practices Adapt to Protect Workers from Coronavirus Risk
…increase handwashing and sanitation measures, along with other means for protecting against COVID-19. “We’re definitely trying to do our part,” said Tulare County dairyman Joey Airoso, who also noted they…
Week in Review: Snow Levels Half of Average, Concerns for N95 Shortage
COVID-19 was the most prominent topic this week as smaller farmers struggle with marketing their produce and industrywide concern focuses on supplies of necessary safety equipment such as sanitizer and…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…for more U.S. beef to be exported to China. Other trade progress includes expanded market access for U.S. poultry and pork products. In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-03-20
…safe when coming to work and are taken care of during the COVID-19 crisis. Also, take a look at the details from the latest snowpack survey and hear why farmers…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…Johansson noted that given the current circumstances related to COVID-19, now is not the time to engage in more water conflicts. “The federal and state water projects need to complement…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
Farmers who depend on direct marketing their produce appear to be having a tough time during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the demand for fresh produce has been strong in the…
New Payroll Protection Program for Small Business
A new payroll protection program is available to small business through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act also known as the CARES Act. When the COVID-19 relief act…
FCC Designates $1 Billion for Precision Agriculture
…and supporting investment in high-speed Internet in ways that specifically help precision agriculture.” CEO of Trilogy Networks and taskforce leader, George Woodward noted that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the…