…focused on overcoming shocks to the global food system. “I think that was not only a nod to the fragility that we’re experiencing with climate, with conflict, and with COVID,…
Winegrape Market in Balance After Three Short Crops
…was the number that would be needed to bring more balance back to the winegrape market. Once COVID-19 became an issue the following month, it had significant impacts on the…
Farm Share of U.S. Food Dollar Reached Historic Low in 2021
…result, the farm share generally decreases when food-away-from-home spending increases faster year-over-year than food-at-home spending. Food-away-from-home spending increased markedly in 2021 after a sharp decrease early in the COVID-19 pandemic….
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
Additional pandemic assistance is going to be provided through new and existing programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) will assist eligible…
BASF Financing Program
…Scott Kay VP, US Agricultural Solutions, BASF, says “Even before the pandemic and most recent economic challenges, BASF, and its retail partners have focused on the needs of farmers doing…
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
…USDA’s Economic Research Service Wednesday reported the 2021 figure is an increase of about 5.8 million per month compared with fiscal year 2019. SNAP participation increased nationwide during the COVID-19…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
…$500 million in payments to benefit the following distressed borrowers: USDA will administer $66 million in separate automatic payments, using COVID-19 pandemic relief funds, to support up to 7,000 direct…
Mushrooms Gaining Popularity
…chain problems and labor shortages are major challenges for this market. This labor shortage existed prior to 2020, which the pandemic shutdown has compounded. The US food supply chain challenges…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…incurred due to COVID-19. The organizations that were awarded grant funding have experience working with essential worker’s groups and other worker-serving organizations. Award recipients are making preparations now and USDA…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-04-22
…that shows a return to pre-covid employment and continued EQUIP funding is necessary to meet environmental regulations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-30-22
…beneficial, and COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leal is still in place through the end of the year. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Study Highlights Economic Impact of Fresh Produce Industry
…reach pre-COVID levels. Nationally, there are nearly 1.2 million jobs that are directly associated with fresh produce and floral operations. COVID caused an overall slowdown resulting in a nearly four…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
…the middle of the pandemic we opened our new center for innovation in Wasco, Calif.,” David says. “The new facility is a massive upgrade both technologically and functionally…and we’ve allowed…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
…typically make up the largest share of child nutrition program expenditures. In fiscal year 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, spending on the two programs amounted to about $18.7 billion, nearly…