Many producers are struggling to adapt to the tremendous uncertainty that COVID-19 has created within the food supply chain. While some reports have indicated that overall food consumption has remained…
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
…billion in relief funding. USDA intends to use $3 billion for the procurement of food products to be distributed through partnerships with regional and local food distributors. The request for…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
Farmers and ranchers who are struggling with current market conditions can expect coronavirus assistance payments to come next month as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that was…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…allow for an alternative. So, we’re still pinched here in terms of supply or ability to get supply.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-21-20
…the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
…also be counting on the same water supply in their own plan. “It’s understandable that folks have been focusing first on the supply piece because nobody likes the idea of…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
Organic producers appear to be doing well in navigating the disruption in the food supply chain caused by COVID-19. A report that was released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN)…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-20-20
…in today’s show learn why fighting for water resources now is critical to ensure a steady food supply later. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…of “crop per drop” produced on California farms. The state’s growing population and tightening environmental regulations have placed greater stress on the state’s existing water supply. CFBF works to expand…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…The new $19 billion program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) comes under direction from President Donald Trump to develop a relief strategy to assist the food supply chain…
Valley Democrats Call for Cooperation in Water Administration
…a compromise on water administration between state and federal agencies was within reach. The lawmakers highlight the value of voluntary agreements in meeting water supply goals while also avoiding what…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-17-20
…Produce Survey, the lack of understanding that surrounds gene editing and why food security is national security. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Food Security is National Security
Sometimes it takes something big like the COVID-19 pandemic to appreciate some of the things we do have, including a stable U.S. food supply. If it wasn’t for our farmers…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…augment certain H-2A requirements to help American ag employers mitigate disruption to agricultural employment and avoid any interruption in the food supply chain. “This Administration has determined that continued agricultural…