…truckers to 11 hours of driving time and 14 consecutive hours of on-duty time in any 24-hour period and requires prescribed rest periods. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…a pandemic has altered so many aspects of the way Americans live and work, the Board’s contributions to the industry have been critical,” says Michelle Connelly, Executive Director of California…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…regional meat and poultry processors as they recover from the pandemic and also work to expand capacity,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Achieving a Federal Grant…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…pandemic and high global demand for food, particularly meat,” she explained. Further, “The trend of consumers cooking and eating at home more often due to the pandemic led to increased…
Farm Households Received Estimated $2,100 From Economic Impact Payments
In 2020, U.S. family farm households received $4.3 billion in federal assistance during the Coronavirus pandemic from Economic Impact Payments. Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service say the estimated average…
White House: Infrastructure Deal to Improve Supply Chain
…address a variety of issues. Despite global disruptions due to the pandemic, The White House says America is moving record numbers of goods from ports to shelves and homes. The…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…for timely delivery. “Almost two years since the start of the pandemic, substantial increases in costs and delays along the supply chain threaten our food security and the long-term economic…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
Organic producers can seek support being offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) comprehensive Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. USDA is providing assistance for certification and educational expenses for…
New Federal-State Partnership to Address Transportation Infrastructure
…part of the continuous efforts of the Biden-Harris Task Force on Supply Chain Disruptions. “Our supply chains are being put to the test, with unprecedented consumer demand and pandemic-driven disruptions…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
…to institutionalize the lessons that are being learned from the pandemic to ensure resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain,” the letter states. “We believe our responses provide ideas…
2022 World Ag Expo Chairman Announced
…and ag professionals never stopped working during the pandemic. Volunteers and staff are ready to bring back the live show and provide a place for everyone in ag to meet,…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
…surge in demand as the global economy recovers, combined with deep cuts to production from early in the pandemic. With OPEC last week deciding against an additional rise in oil…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…pandemic has impacted every stage of our food supply chain, from commodity production through processing and delivery. Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners increasingly experience the impacts of climate change as…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
Issues of meat processing have been highlighted over the past year due to challenges that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent white paper points out where improvements can…