…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…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…The American Farm Bureau Federation and Feeding America sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauding the department and administration for their work during the COVID-19 outbreak. They also…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…it can be accessed, and how they can apply “as soon as realistically possible.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…different products such as soybeans, wheat, and other American commodities. “These steps show that China is moving in the right direction to implement the Phase One agreement,” Agriculture Secretary Sonny…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
…and helps provide steady labor for the agriculture sector during this time of uncertainty,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “H-2 labor is vital to the economy and food security of…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…the full potential of American agriculture,” said U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. The revised method for evaluating pesticide registration comes as a result of the 2018 Farm Bill,…