…forward. “As President Biden and Vice President Harris begin navigating the pandemic response, NASDA remains committed to building partnerships within the incoming administration that guarantees the food supply chain remains…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) has been updated to provide additional assistance to farmers and ranchers. CFAP changes include an expansion of eligibility as well as updated payment levels….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a food safety group seeking funding to improve food…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
A food safety group is seeking funding to improve produce safety research and already has a third of the funds raised. The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has started a new capital…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…vibrant agricultural sector to supply food for our families.” The final rule requires electronic filing for job orders and applications. Electronic filing allows information sharing between federal agencies through the…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
…Day campaign is a means for educating Americans about the value of agricultural production and encourage better understanding of the entire food supply chain. The theme for this year’s essay…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…by H.R 133 or from other available sources,” the letter states. “As the virus continues to threaten the resiliency of our food supply chains, it has never been more critical…
Industry Input Encouraged for Shifting Animal Biotech Oversight to USDA
…at UC Davis. “I’m supportive of USDA taking over the regulation of food animals that have been modified for agricultural purposes. What I don’t understand is why there’s a different…
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). Since it was first formed back in 1990, FREP has…
MSOB: Worms in Space, How Nematodes Might Help Space Exploration
…see if the tiny worms could remain an effective pest management option in space for food production. In this episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals (MSOB) campaign, we welcome…
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
…Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The third round of CFAP will provide additional payments to ranchers. “It’s based on the highest inventory of livestock – in my case, cattle –…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. An additional $1.5 billion worth of food will be distributed through the…
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
…well established in Southern California, the deadly disease has not been detected south of the quarantine area that includes most of the Los Angeles basin. However, during a California Department of Food…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the 2020 California Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. CFDA has awarded a total of $230,981 to the CalAgPlate…