…any potential costs or loss to the industry should HLB take hold throughout California. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) staff is swiftly conducting surveys and collecting samples per…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…definitely was a price drop from January to April due to COVID,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “If you’re a grower…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…to entities who can meet the government’s requirements and specifications. Proposals will be expected to illustrate how coverage will be provided to areas identified as opportunity zones, detail subcontracting agreements,…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…about the disparities between the prices that farmers are receiving and the cost of beef products in retail outlets. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue noted that while the report is a…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…for credit reviews, loan processing, loan servicing, and loss claims. Among the reforms of the programs is the launch of a common loan note guarantee application and consistent forms for…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…of the commodities that have now received CFAP eligibility include pistachios, chives, blackberries, cilantro, passion fruit, Swiss chard, alfalfa sprouts, okra, and mustard. USDA has also expanded coverage to include…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
…price for it, package those, and distribute them to the food banks. Then the food banks don’t have to hire staff or bring in volunteers to repack boxes,” Brazeel noted….
NCC Efforts to Add Pima Cotton to CFAP
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has also taken action to help expand the coverage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…with the potential for significant seismic activity. After a big quake, damage to the infrastructure could be a bigger problem than damage to the farm. Loss of electrical power is…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…largest beef, pork, and poultry companies regarding issues of potential price-fixing and possible market manipulation. The close examination of the industry comes after breakdowns in the supply chain exacerbated previous…
Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0
…grower who borders a waterway, and the potential farmland loss in some cases could be substantial. Listen to the radio report. Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0 About the…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…significant reduction. “Trade data published by U.S. Census Bureau provide indicate a decline in ELS market prices between January 2020 and April 2020. ELS cotton prices, as measured by per-pound…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 will need to do so with their local FSA office before the signup period ends….
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
…into law without delay.” The PPP Flexibility Act greatly expands the period for coverage from eight weeks to 24 weeks, with a cutoff date of December 31. The extension will…