Several conservation challenges were highlighted during a House Agricultural Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Testimony centered around the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and how conditions of COVID-19 have been…
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
…challenges all year long,” National Milk Producers President Jim Mulhern said in a news release. “This measure not only avoids a government shutdown, it also ensures that additional COVID-19 assistance…
Smoke Exposure: ‘Get Out of Jail Free Card’ for Winegrape Buyers
…situations due to COVID and the shutdowns.” A lack of testing resources further complicates the issue of smoke exposure. Bitter explained that many growers have had to resort to post-fermentation…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
…explained that the timing of the latest executive order is puzzling, given the current state of affairs. California is facing a multi-trillion-dollar deficit as the state continues to navigate COVID-19…
Agriculture Seeks Federal Support for Coronavirus Worker Protection
A group of agricultural organizations from across the U.S. are seeking federal support to enhance worker protection in regard to COVID-19. More than 160 industry groups sent a letter detailing…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a coalition that is seeking COVID relief from the…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
…absorb some of the increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Walnut producers again can qualify for assistance through direct payments. California Walnut Commission‘s Assistant Technical Director Abhi Kulkarni…
Almond Update: Realistic Tradeshow Booths at Virtual Conference
Like many other events, the 2020 Almond Conference has pivoted to a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a unique way for the industry…
GAO Report Details How Trade Aid Payments Were Distributed
…farms behind,” Stabenow said in a news release. “Unfortunately, the Trump Administration’s unequal treatment of farmers is a pattern that we’re continuing to see in USDA’s COVID-19 relief program.” About…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…with much-needed financial assistance to help them with the significant and continuing market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” USDA will have a total of $14 million in funding support…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…due to COVID, partly due to water. But the bottom line is it’s a significant drop in acreage. We’d like to see more cotton acreage out there but this COVID…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump is once again demonstrating his commitment to ensure America’s farmers and ranchers remain in business to produce the food, fuel,…
Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
The Housing for the Harvest program helps mitigate the spread of COVID-19 amongst farmworkers. This housing program was created by Governor Gavin Newsom in July to provide temporary housing for…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-16-20
…15, the walnut industry’s marketing shift due to COVID, and get all the details on a SGMA video series available in both English and Spanish. Tune in to the show…