…of $470 million will be used to purchase a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and seafood products in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2020. The Section…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-07-20
…has had on California’s agriculture communities. Also as the meat industry faces challenges California’s processors are faring better than others and get an almond market update from the Almond Board…
California Beef Producers Working Through Tough Market Conditions
…interruptions in national processing due to COVID-19, however California has been able to avoid any facility closures. The updated safety measures have slowed things down a bit at processing facilities,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-05-20
…the second meat inspector death. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…dish or as a base to lay fish or other meat on. Agretti grows in coastal areas buffeted by salty winds, but it grows equally well in other types of…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…the Defense Production Act, the order classifies processing operations as ‘critical infrastructure’ necessary for ensuring the protection of America’s food supply. “Our nation’s meat and poultry processing facilities play an…
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
…worth of fresh produce, dairy, and meats on a monthly basis through the purchase program. The goods will be used in the assembly of consumer-sized food boxes which will be…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…our producers who’ve seen prices crash and $3 billion in the purchasing of these misalignments of supply be it produce, be it milk, or be it meat.” The bulk of…
How to Grow an Aromatic, Tasty Perennial
…added to poultry and meat dishes. It’s also a beautiful display in garden beds, as plants typically reach 12-24 inches tall with small clusters of white to yellow flowers. Lemon…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…billion in fresh produce, dairy, and meat. The implementation of the program will involve the purchase of approximately $100 million of fresh fruits and vegetables, $100 million of dairy products,…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…planning is not an easy undertaking. “The problem with dairy processing facilities is that they can’t just switch lines easily, sometimes it requires changing the equipment and I think that’s…
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
…Genomics and Biotechnology Specialist at UC Davis. “A dairy cow in particular produces both meat and milk and typically a couple of calves as well. So, all of that kind…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
The U.S. State Department has addressed the H-2A issue that was created when the U.S. suspended routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing services in Mexico in response to the COVID-19…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…farmers and ranchers. “Millions of producers will need help with cash flow given the rapid and unanticipated decline in commodity prices, the likely closure of ethanol processing plants, the effective…