…chain that haven’t been seen before,” due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recommendations, AFBF asks USDA to consider actions on livestock markets and processing capacity, farm inputs, transportation,…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and front-line grocery workers for pandemic-related health and safety costs. A total of $700 million is being made available to support the new program through the Consolidated…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…update equipment and facilities. “Having re-assembled our food supply chains in response to each hurdle the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, NASDA members deeply understand the connection between diversity in production…
Ag Rally at the Capitol
…those connected to the industry to rally again. According to CFBF, agriculture was deemed essential during the pandemic but California ag is lacking an essential element to keep going. The…
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…Japan has been a decade-long process for California plums, which was somewhat hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. CFFA has extended its appreciation to the negotiators and experts from the USDA…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…press release. “We appreciate USDA recognizing the incredible losses farmers endured during the height of the pandemic.” Up to $1 billion will be made available for payments through the Consolidated…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…banks and other distributors to provide dairy products to those experiencing food insecurity, which the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
…animals includes building an early warning system to alert public health partners to potential threats so they can take steps sooner to prevent or limit the next global pandemic. USDA’s…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…provide about $350 million in pandemic assistance payments to dairy farmers who received a lower value for their products due to market abnormalities caused by the pandemic. The assistance is…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…an FSA county office or a participating state agency. This funding will be complemented by an additional $20 million for organic and transitioning producers through the Pandemic Assistance for Producers…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall highlighted several farmers’ specific internet challenges they struggled through during the pandemic. Duvall also referenced a study from Broadband Now which found that 42 million…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…fact they were able to come through a pandemic as well as they did,” said Settevendemie. When asked about the top ten commodities for the year, Settevendemie did not hesitate…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-11-21
…make shopping at farmers’ markets more shopper inclusive and the consumption of California prunes has stayed strong throughout pandemic challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-30-21
…contracts becoming more complicated for growers and the challenges brought on by the pandemic producers have pushed through. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…