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)…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…assist producers with other additional adjustment and marketing costs that are incurred as a result of a drop in demand and current oversupply. USDA will also be purchasing and distributing…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…producers dealing with coronavirus challenges, to give them the opportunity to share their experiences and concerns as part of the surveys. One of the surveys is for certified organic producers…
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
Dewlson Family Farm is nestled in the rolling hills outside of Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County. In the last eight years, owners Ron Dewey and Judy Paulson have transformed…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…as much as 100 percent increases in demand.” With that being said, producers can help meet that need by taking products meant for restaurants and redirect it to food banks….
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
…90-degree weather,” Turkovich explained. “We’ve had a nice cool few weeks post-bloom and its exactly what we like to see.” California producers provide about 40 percent of the global supply…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…occurred of product that’s currently not needed.” Dairy struggles are being reported throughout the U.S. with producers in New York and Wisconsin having to dump significant amounts of milk. Farmers…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-09-20
…is said to help out many small California producers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
Setting an orchard up for maximum yield and sustainability is a long game for producers. There are lots of variables, and some are unpredictable such as mother nature. But UC Cooperative…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…be assured to be dispersed “to all producers, regardless of the size, experiencing immediate impacts.” The letter also suggests that specialty crop producers will need direct payments who are dealing…
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
There is a lot of conversation about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from animal agriculture, however, the U.S. is a global leader when it comes to the environmental impact of livestock…
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust Aims to Help Ag
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has established the Farmer Relief Fund as a way to help producers who are struggling with the conditions created by COVID-19. Initially launched on March 24,…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…to enact all the time, however, we urge beef cattle producers to consider the severity of this pandemic and their importance as food producers as they plan their spring livestock…