The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to assist livestock producers affected by the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is establishing…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…includes the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Council of Agricultural Employers, American Farmland Trust, Western Growers, and the National Milk Producers Federation points out that less than two percent…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…in meat and poultry processing plants. “By keeping meat and poultry producers operating, the President’s Executive Order will help avert hardship for agricultural producers and keep safe, affordable food on…
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
…Organic Produce Network (OPN) brings together buyers and producers from the organic fresh produce industry. “We are going to cancel. We’ve been struggling and trying to see if this thing…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…that the payment restrictions would limit the effectiveness of the program, particularly for livestock, dairy and specialty crop producers. “Growers of crops with high production costs like citrus should be…
How to Manage a Free-Range Flock
…with your flock who will keep a watch on his hens to alert them of danger. Another possibility might be a Livestock Guardian Dog to help watch out for your…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…the fact that we have such disrupted supply chains and markets that producers who are making decisions now about what to plant and how much to plant have no way…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-24-20
…and how producers are working to adapt to the uncertainty in the food supply market. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Producers Working to Adapt to Uncertainty in the Food Supply Market
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…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
Producers are still working to feed the nation during these unprecedented times, and the Field Outreach and Education team at the Almond Board of California knows they need to assist…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…direct coronavirus assistance payments is intended for the livestock industry at $9.6 billion. Another $3.9 billion will be provided to row crop producers, as well as an additional $2.1 billion…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…prices or revenues.” Producers interested in enrolling for 2020 should contact their FSA county office. Producers must enroll by June 30 and make their one-time update to PLC payment yields…
Growing Matters: Labels Protect Producers and Beneficials During Foliar Applications
…be updated regularly. As producers and applicators plan for spring foliar applications, he reminds the industry to check product labels and adhere to the guidelines for all-around safety and good…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-21-20
…has been extended and organic producers are doing well despite the shifts in the market. Also, learn about the BeSure! program and hear from USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue all about…