…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…
Almond Update: Resources from Industry Roadshow Still Available
…and leadership. “It was a great opportunity to just get out and see growers, something we haven’t had the opportunities we normally do with COVID,” said ABC’s Senior Manager of…
Making Plans for Heat Illness Prevention as Temperatures Rise
…heat illness is and helping to prevent it.” Kiehn details how to handle heat illness if it does occur and what effects COVID-19 has had on the issue in the…
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
The California prune crop looks promising this year as producers remain optimistic about favorable markets in the months ahead. As COVID-based restrictions ease up and markets begin to return to…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…enhancement of the 100-year-old law. Issues within the meat sector were exposed during the disruptions created during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Packers and Stockyards Act is a vital tool for…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…in the U.S. In response to the major disruptions created by COVID-19, investments will also be made in food system infrastructure to provide more flexibility. USDA will also work to…