Some key changes were made to the Paycheck Protection Program under the most recent COVID relief package. The deadline to make any further Ag Order 4.0 revisions is quickly approaching….
#StillFarming Campaign Expanded to Help Address Food Insecurity
…agriculture industry. There was tremendous concern about the food supply when the COVID-19 pandemic first created substantial disruption in the food supply chain last year. Already reaching nearly 100 million…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…America recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, and American Feed Industry Association were among the many organizations eager to…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…with COVID-19 impacts. “The need to safeguard fresh produce has not paused for the pandemic, so neither can we,” Smith stated in a press release. “If anything, the food safety…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
…Gavin Newsom held several provisions important to farmers and ranchers. Due to complications related to COVID-19, there was an expectation that funding would be down for the 2021-2022 fiscal year….
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
…for adoption quickly approaches. The latest COVID relief package includes some important assistance opportunities for livestock producers. More than $70 million has been allocated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…of the latest COVID relief package. “Specifically, we ask that you prioritize funds for measures that will protect our agricultural communities and workers against the coronavirus disease from funds provided…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-15-21
…your almond orchards, Ag Order 4.0, and PPP changes in the most recent COVID relief package. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Key PPP Changes in Most Recent COVID Relief Package
Some key changes were made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the most recent COVID relief package. The relief bill includes $284 billion for another round of PPP loans….
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) Annual Grower Meeting is coming up on January 21-22. In light of COVID-19 restrictions the event will be hosted virtually this year. Speakers will presenting…
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
The latest COVID relief package includes some important provisions for livestock producers. One of the most significant aspects of the legislation is the additional funding for another round of the…
Week in Review: HLB Concerns in San Diego and Groups Challenge Emergency COVID Protocols
…have been put in place in response to COVID-19. A team of researchers has detailed the value that by-products provide when used in California dairy feed. A federal judge has…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…COVID safety protocols are in place in most areas, all USDA Service Centers remain open for business. Those interested in applying to the CRP will need to contact their local…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shown that animals involved in agricultural production do not pose a COVID risk to…