…from unpaid or partially paid invoices for produce. Licensed dealers would be eligible for assistance to cover actual economic losses suffered because of the shutdown of the foodservice sector or…
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust Aims to Help Ag
…the effort has already garnered significant support from donors and substantial interest from farmers and ranchers who need assistance. “Farmers and ranchers all across the country have seen their primary…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…emptied of food and other day-to-day necessities as people have stockpiled these essentials. Bob Moller, a rancher in Shasta County, recalled this was similar to the grocery stores in 1945,…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…management, by establishing research data collection to complement the implementation and technical assistance portions. The program also provides for improved structuring for how producers working with the project are compensated. …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-07-20
…coronavirus is impacting farmers who sell their products directly to consumers at farmers’ markets and how American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund is looking to help. Tune in to the…
Online Grocery Shopping More than Doubles During Pandemic
After a survey of U.S. households, it looks like concerns about coronavirus exposure have had a significant impact on the number of consumers doing their grocery shopping online. The Brick…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…prohibits our ability to participate fully and provide meaningful input as our priorities have shifted toward the care and availability of our workforce, and the tightening logistics around getting food…
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
…ride in 2020. “We have kind of had a roller-coaster season to this date. Our navel markets were depressed and not looking good, but then when the coronavirus hit, you…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended routine facility inspections on a temporary basis to limit unnecessary exposure during heightened coronavirus concerns in the U.S. The announcement came…
Webinars Remain Available for Continuing Education Units
Online training courses and webinars remain available from the UC Statewide IPM Program, with 16 online courses currently being offered for California Department of Pesticide Regulation credit. Many of the…
Farm Safety Practices Adapt to Protect Workers from Coronavirus Risk
…COVID-19, and other information related to coronavirus risk. “We’re obviously improving the practices for sanitary and safe conditions for our workers. You can be certain that there’s more handwashing going…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…as we continue our ongoing bilateral discussions.” The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has made updates to the Export Library for China which demonstrates expanded access for U.S. beef,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-03-20
…who practice direct sales have been hurt the hardest amid coronavirus. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
New Payroll Protection Program for Small Business
A new payroll protection program is available to small business through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act also known as the CARES Act. When the COVID-19 relief act…