California recently became one of the states that will allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase grocery and food delivery online. Approval for the practice was…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…of contractors that can supply additional equipment, personnel, and services. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will also be providing technical assistance to producers and providing cost share assistance in line…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…grateful for your leadership to bolster our sector through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act,” the letter…
2020 California State Fair Cancelled
It appears that this year’s California State Fair and Food Festival won’t be happening due to the challenges created by COVID-19. At the most recent meeting, Cal Expo’s Board voted…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order requiring meat and poultry processing plants to remain in operation in order to address the supply needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Using…
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
…think these proposals through and not rush them over the finish line.” While Puglia appreciates the work that the governor has been doing to help mitigate the impact that coronavirus…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-29-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday is coronavirus-free! The majority of news these days is related to this pandemic, but farming continues, and so does our support for the industry. This episode…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
Lawmakers and industry groups are encouraging the elimination of the payment caps under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The $19 billion program includes $16 billion in direct payments for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering potential complications to the food supply chain due to…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…probably months more,” said Puglia. “That just points to the need for federal assistance to help this industry bridge through this time because there’s no way that any farmer could…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…now, with the fear of disrupted food supply chains and the specter of food shortages, a strong agricultural community is more important than ever. And California farmers are standing tall,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-24-20
…and how producers are working to adapt to the uncertainty in the food supply market. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Producers Working to Adapt to Uncertainty in the Food Supply Market
Many producers are struggling to adapt to the tremendous uncertainty that COVID-19 has created within the food supply chain. While some reports have indicated that overall food consumption has remained…
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to implement the Buy Fresh program that has been developed as part of the coronavirus stimulus package in which Congress allocated $19…