…impacts of COVID and wildfire in Monterey County shown in an annual crop report, and the research grant of $10 million will support the dairy industry’s net-zero initiative. Tune in…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
…include the fire at the Tyson plant back in 2019, the impact of COVID-19, and the recent cyber attack of JBS. “The shocks that our cattle industry have undergone in…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…percent to $2.2 billion. As the impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain subsides, it presents an opportunity for continued growth for the organic sector. “We’re seeing restaurants and…
California Ports Break Records While Congestion Remains an Issue
…congestion at California ports had been improving in June. COVID-19 restrictions at the Port of Yantian in China helped ease some of the pressure on California ports. However, after congestion…
Agriculture Foreign Exchange Program Opens Again for 2022
The International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) is once again offering an opportunity to participate in their foreign exchange program. After taking a year off due to COVID restrictions limiting travel, IFYE’s…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-08-21
…California Walnut Board launching a snacking retail campaign and even with fewer COVID restrictions employees should know safety protocols. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
Despite the lingering challenges presented by COVID, it appears that overall almond shipments remain strong. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said it has been a bit of a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID vaccine record-keeping, additional conservation assistance for drought-impacted regions…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…AFBF Economist Veronica Nigh. “Beef and pork processing plant disruptions that occurred in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been resolved, leading to lower retail ground beef and pork…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…release. “Our state agriculture department leaders managed to overcome remarkable supply and demand obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic, and through it, they earned new perspectives on what federal resources support…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
…Senate passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act, and the standards that employees shouldn’t forget about now that the COVID 19 ETS is revised. Tune in to the show for these…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
…in terms of, it’s going to go from point A to point B, that’s a problem.” Transportation issues emerged early on during the COVID pandemic and have endured throughout the…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…within 60 days. USDA had previously identified areas of need that have not been adequately supported under previous COVID-related assistance efforts. The initiative includes support for dairy farmers and processors,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CA/OSHA revising the COVID ETS, an industry survey that…