…choosing meat as part of healthy, balanced diets,” NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a news release. “With COVID-19 deepening demand for convenient, affordable food that tastes good…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…new Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. The assistance program puts an emphasis on small and socially disadvantaged farmers that have been affected by COVID-19. The initiative is aimed at developing…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
…Wednesday, May 12 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare beginning with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. The event is being coordinated with Agri-Center staff to ensure that all COVID safety…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-01-21
…benefit from the latest COVID relief package, and spider mites a topic in an upcoming ABC ‘Tuesday Training’. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
…well as a number of other row crops.” Listen to the radio report below. Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…one-size-fits-all regulations for the live haul sector, and the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for flexibility when it comes to livestock hauling.” NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison…
Report Highlights Concerns About Food System Concentration
Food system concentration was highlighted early-on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakdowns in the food supply chain exposed areas that can be improved and emphasized the effects of consolidation within the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID testing standards still confusing to follow, public investment…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has provided data showing that the meat sector has proven to be successful in mitigating the impact of COVID-19. Infection rates of meat and…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
…primary natural disaster areas because of recent drought conditions. The new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave mandate provides additional paid leave for employees through September 30, 2021. Under California’s COVID-19…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Protecting Farmers from Animal Activists
…COVID-19 pandemic to animal agriculture. Communications specialist for AAA, Emily Solis said that narrative is shifting. She explained, “now they’re kind of switching their language a little bit, saying that…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program to further support farmers and ranchers. After a review of previous relief programs, USDA identified areas…
New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill Goes into Effect March 29
…of 80 hours of paid sick leave for certain COVID-related reasons.” Part-time employees will also receive additional leave time based on a formula detailed in the new law. The COVID-19…