…allow to stand up the program and solicit offers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. “We were pleased to see the abundance of interest from…
Exciting Research to Combat Pierce’s Disease in Vineyards
…recommendations to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary on the use of funds collected under the PD/GWSS winegrape assessment. PD/GWSS Board Member Steve McIntyre described a bacterium that…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…of Agriculture Sonny Perdue as well as the Attorney General to examine the situation in the meat industry. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
More information about the plan to purchase food products under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of 1935. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that a total…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said in a press release. “This significant new authority signed by President Trump will make a tremendous difference for America’s agricultural community.” Funding for the programs…
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
…and other fresh fruits and vegetables to food banks up and down the state in March and April.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Californians Can Use SNAP for Online Grocery Purchases
…announced back in April by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. California’s more than four million individuals representing more than 2.2 million households are now able to use their SNAP…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…integral role in the continuity of our food supply chain,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “Maintaining the health and safety of these heroic employees in order to ensure…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…both the Senate and the House to eliminate the payment limits for the produce industry and other commodities.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…recently announced. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $19 billion program will be used for food purchasing and providing direct payments to producers. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue told…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) on Friday which will provide support to farmers, ranchers, and consumers who are struggling due to COVID-19. …
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
…a compromise on water administration between state and federal agencies was within reach. The lawmakers highlight the value of voluntary agreements in meeting water supply goals while also avoiding what…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…augment certain H-2A requirements to help American ag employers mitigate disruption to agricultural employment and avoid any interruption in the food supply chain. “This Administration has determined that continued agricultural…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, three citrus industry groups have outlined the type of impact that COVID-19 is having on citrus. California Citrus…