…plants to remain in operation after several plants closed due to coronavirus, which had a noticeable impact on the supply of meat in the U.S. The issue of market concentration…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…negative way at the producer level anyway.” The Resilience 2020 campaign is meant to affirm the commitment of California ranchers in producing an ample supply of sustainable beef in the…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
A group of more than 70 agricultural organizations is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to bring about more certainty for California’s water supply. The coalition is urging the Newsom Administration to…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
The food supply chain has undergone substantial disruption over the past two months as shelter in place orders have resulted in the closure of a significant portion of the foodservice…
Week in Review: Farm to Family Program Expanded, Water Lawsuits Increase
…also seeing an uptick in water litigation as multiple lawsuits have been filed over the administration of the Delta. Food availability remains strong despite early setbacks in the supply chain…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…$5 million each on asparagus, pears, and prunes. The food that is purchased by USDA are considered “USDA Foods” and will be provided to USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service nutrition…
Almond Matters: Getting Going with Ant Management
…is when ants will begin foraging for food and provides an opportunity for growers to address any ant issues. “You want to get them before they get you basically. As…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…vitally important food supply chains.” The Economic Injury Disaster Loan program offers advances of up to $10,000 for agricultural businesses with fewer than 500 employees and will not need to…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…to maintain essential activities and provide plentiful, safe food,” Johansson said, “but there’s no question the pandemic has put a strain on rural California. At local, state and federal levels,…
California Beef Producers Working Through Tough Market Conditions
…while processors are working as quickly as safely possible there are still large cattle inventories in the state. “We have a large supply of cattle and they’re only capable of…
Food Availability is ‘Not the Thing to Worry About’ During Pandemic
Of all the issues that have arisen related to the coronavirus pandemic, food availability should not be a concern. Domestic agricultural production continues to progress, despite complications within the supply…
Week in Review: Market Disruptions Likely to Persist, USDA Purchasing Fresh Produce
…begun working with the food supply chain to supply food banks with produce through the Buy Fresh Program. Ag groups are also asking for the removal of payment limitations in…
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to connect producers with food banks through expanding the Farm to Family program. The program is a partnership between the California Department of Food…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-01-20
…during this pandemic and why food purchasing habits are likely to change moving forward. Also, listen in to a one-on-one interview with Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue where he chats about…