…has been extended and organic producers are doing well despite the shifts in the market. Also, learn about the BeSure! program and hear from USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue all about…
$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. …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the extended deadline for the National Organic…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
The deadline to submit feedback as part of two ongoing surveys for gathering a better understanding of the organic industry has been extended. In response to the disruption caused by…
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
…previous years, it will not advance harvest. The extended growing season should provide ample opportunity for the fruit to reach maturity and develop strong quality. Temperatures are forecasted to gradually…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…flexibility in a number of areas. Inspection deadlines are being extended, phone and other electronic transactions for 2021 crop year sales and reporting dates will be allowed, and some inspection…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for dairy methane reduction programs after having extended the initial deadline by 30 days. In light of the…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…set to expire, there are expectations for another similar emergency rule to be put into effect before the deadline. “What I anticipate that the Standards Board will do is they…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently extended the hours of service waiver to include livestock haulers. A few weeks ago, FMCSA initially suspended the hours…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…that the hours of service waiver that was announced earlier in the week be extended to include the entire agricultural supply chain. There has also been concern raised by industry…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…the May 8th deadline for the submission of applications,” Suarez explained. “We have a website that provides the information, and there’s a link on our NRCS website that takes you…
Week in Review: Ensuring Food Safety During Pandemic and USMCA Implementation Moves Closer
The most important stories this week highlight the work being done to ensure that food supplies can safely meet the increased demand created by COVID-19 concerns. The deadline for submitting…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…continue to be accepted with a March 31st deadline, and we will then begin the review and award process. RD has granted authority to lenders that participate in our Single-Family…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
…period,” Beardsley noted. “There’s slated batching periods in case we have additional funds…April 17 is another ranking deadline and the final ranking deadline of June 26.” Listen to the report…