…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…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…the Table.” Over the last year, the invaluable work of the agricultural industry has been highlighted amidst the issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “On National Agriculture Day, we recognize…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-23-21
…administration’s policy focus, and how Capitol Ag Day will serve as an opportunity to counter the farm sector’s COVID response narrative. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
…and the COVID-19 pandemic. CFBF Director of Employment Policy Bryan Little says this year is an opportunity to change the narrative when it comes to the food and farm sector…
Ag Groups Challenge Additional $4 an Hour ‘Hero Pay’
…add the costs of COVID prevention,” said Jason Resnick, Western Growers Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Every hour, every day that family farmers have to pay this increased wage…
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
…effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that port operators and VOCCs honor their responsibilities and adhere to the laws that govern their roles in the global economy,” the…