The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for multiple commodities. The rule is being proposed as part of the…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
The announcement of a second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) brought with it the inclusion of more crops and commodities. Many California growers were left out of…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…are struggling due to conditions created by COVID-19. “We think that cotton out of all commodities has probably been impacted the most because it wasn’t just a price reduction, it’s…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The three categories for payments through CFAP 2 are price trigger commodities, flat-rate crops, and sales commodities. “America’s agriculture communities are resilient, but still…
Reminder: CFAP Application Window Closes September 11
…been really helpful to folks.” With the recent expansion of the program to include additional commodities, there are now more than 160 different commodities that are eligible for CFAP support….
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
…this year. However, as other commodities have seen increases in retail sales, the same opportunity is there for pumpkin sales. Pumpkin demand may remain as strong or stronger compared to…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
…100 acres, that’s typical of some other commodities,” Werner explained. “Olives, it’s just a bunch of small guys left doing it and we’re just getting wiped out.” Listen to Werner’s…
FDA Seeks Data for ‘Rarely Consumed Raw’ Exemption Under FSMA
…of the three criteria for consideration; however, they did not meet the one percent threshold of consumption by survey respondents. These commodities considered “produce commodities with low reported consumption,” include…
Industry Disappointed That ELS Cotton Not Included in Latest CFAP Expansion
Despite various industry efforts, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has refused to include extra-long staple (ELS) cotton in the latest expansion of commodities covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
…tool is useful for those who rely on AMS’ administration of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) which enforces fair-trade practices in the produce industry. The PACA Basics Online Training…
Week in Review: Infected ACP in Commercial Grove and New Winery Wastewater Requirements
…been proposed which could present significant challenges for wineries. USDA recently made more commodities eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The future of California’s dairy quota is…
Working Together: Walnut Growers Added to CFAP Direct Payments
Federal aid for producers impacted by COVID-19 will now include the California walnut industry. USDA announced additional commodities that qualify for direct grower payments through the Farm Service Agency (FSA),…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-12-20
…petition for QIP referendum, and USDA announcing an update to the CFAP eligible commodities list. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
Another group of commodities has been added to those covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also announced that the CFAP deadline has…