…neat about it that you don’t find in a lot of commodities is that there’s great consensus. Everyone works together to move the needle forward to move the almond industry…
FDA Extends Comment Period for Food Safety Rule Exemption
…back in August, for data and information related to produce that has no, or very little consumption. The information that’s gathered will be used in consideration for any produce commodities…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…2020. Eligible Commodities CFAP 2 supports eligible producers of row crops, livestock, specialty crops, dairy, aquaculture, and many other commodities, including many that were ineligible for CFAP 1. FSA’s CFAP 2…
Enrollment Period for USDA Safety-Net Programs Open
…crop-by-crop ARC-County (ACR-CO) or PLC, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm. The ARC-CO program provides financial support that is linked to historical base acres of select commodities, not current production….
FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule as Part of FSMA
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…