…largest beef, pork, and poultry companies regarding issues of potential price-fixing and possible market manipulation. The close examination of the industry comes after breakdowns in the supply chain exacerbated previous…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…continues to grow.” The organic industry struggled with the same issues the conventional produce industry was challenged by when the COVID-19 pandemic created disruption in the food supply chain. “We’ve…
USTR Eases USMCA Concerns: ‘We’re Ready to Go’
…Lighthizer also assured the committee members that any potential issues of not adhering to the parameters of the USMCA would be dealt with swiftly. “Dairy is something that we’re going…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…candidates have experience in agricultural issues of relevance to EPA programs, are actively engaged in agricultural production, have related leadership experience, demonstrated ability to examine and analyze complex environmental issues…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…chain. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) detailed the need for additional aid payments to address financial damages, as well as federal assistance for rural broadband development and rural health…
Almond Matters: Summer Disease Prevention
…move into summer. Primarily, the ones I think about are Alternaria; in some areas you may have issues with rust,” said Pat Clay, Manager for Field Development for Valent U.S.A…..
Ag Order 4.0: Farm Impact Stories Needed
…at addressing water quality issues in the region through limiting fertilizer applications and establishing riparian setback areas around waterways. Groot explained that the significant cost of collecting data, monitoring, and…
Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1
…documented,” Miiler explained. “Also, you might want to doublecheck your IIPP. Take a look at that and see to what extent you’ve addressed lighting issues; how you’ve done that. I…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…presents any potential issues as it relates to fresh produce. “There are some concerns in terms of food safety since you are having manure from the sheep when they grazing…
Secretary Perdue Highlights Coronavirus Assistance Success
…The Farmers to Families Food Box Program was another USDA initiative to address multiple issues within the same program, which Secretary Perdue describes as “a win-win-win.” The shutdown of restaurants…
COVID-19 Safety Measures Complicate Heat Illness Prevention
…heat illness so we can take the proper steps to ensure that we mitigate those issues early on.” As employees’ faces will be partially covered, assessing other visual cues that…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…to keep the water flowing. Farm groups were cheering them on, and urging Governor Newsom to work with the federal government to resolve the issues. The dispute was over competing…
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
…ways that we can support them as they build their stewardship on their operation,” said NRCS Agronomist Karen Lowell. “We do have financial assistance for qualified producers, but the cornerstone,…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…$545 million have been approved by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). A total of $16 billion in financial assistance is being made available through CFAP, which was one of…