…agriculture industry. There was tremendous concern about the food supply when the COVID-19 pandemic first created substantial disruption in the food supply chain last year. Already reaching nearly 100 million…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…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
…to increase agricultural worker safety related to COVID-19. USDA recently announced a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, with plans to spend $1.5 billion on the…
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…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…the area of IPM. Federal Fund authority of $8.7 million will be used by CDFA to continue to expand the Produce Safety Program. CDFA is also being allocated $2 million…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…the consequences of failing to act on water infrastructure needs. Investing in upgrades for Western water need is vital for keeping agricultural production viable and ensuring the safety of water…
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 –…