The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been working to enhance food supply chain protections in response to COVID-19. The agencies have…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-13-20
…triple and a judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s efforts to get more water flowing into the Valley. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…often struggle to survive.” The group is calling for an investigation into the level of competition within the meatpacking sector, alleging that antitrust laws may been violated. President Donald Trump…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
A group of more than 70 agricultural organizations is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to bring about more certainty for California’s water supply. The coalition is urging the Newsom Administration to…
Voluntary Agreements Derailment Frustrating with Water Fight
It was one-step forward, two steps back with California’s water situation earlier this year. When Governor Newsom decided to challenge the Trump administration regarding biological opinions in the Sacramento-Delta, the…
Week in Review: Farm to Family Program Expanded, Water Lawsuits Increase
…also seeing an uptick in water litigation as multiple lawsuits have been filed over the administration of the Delta. Food availability remains strong despite early setbacks in the supply chain…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…32 purchases will be in addition to other purchases that had previously been announced to provide support for agricultural producers struggling with market disruptions related to COVID-19. “President Trump has…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
For the first time ever, agricultural producers are now eligible for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and the EIDL Advance program from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…interest by the Trump Administration and on Capitol Hill in reenergizing a focus on an infrastructure package that would provide funding to critical projects.” A few California legislators have raised…
USMCA Implementation Scheduled for July 1
…a time when markets have been thrown into uncertainty due to the global pandemic. There have also been several members of Congress who have expressed concern, encouraging the Trump Administration…
California Sees Even More Water Litigation
…federal biological opinions that were signed by President Donald Trump earlier in the year. At issue is the Incidental Take Permit (ITP) that was recently issued which will dictate management…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…letter to House and Senate leaders, the group of 38 organizations highlight concerns related to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “We are immensely…
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
…groups have expressed concern about the inability to participate in the regulatory process. “It really has been difficult to impress upon the state administration that there needs to be more…