…to provide relief to an even broader array of farmers and ranchers. “The pandemic has affected practically the entire agricultural system, and the second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump is once again demonstrating his commitment to ensure America’s farmers and ranchers remain in business to produce the food, fuel,…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…at a time when they are already suffering from the effects of the pandemic. The measure would increase taxes on barns, dairies, wineries, processing plants, vineyards, orchards and other agricultural…
Farmer Plants Sunflowers as an Uplift During Pandemic
How a Wisconsin farmer decided to cheer everyone up during the Pandemic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scott Thompson and his family have been farming for 70…
Working Together: Flexible Marketing Capitalizes on Pandemic Baking
When COVID-19 restrictions kept everyone at home and closed restaurants, a lot of consumers rediscovered baking. The California Walnut Board and Commission, like many other organizations, saw the need to…
Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ
…contamination. The list highlights the fact that food safety audits continue despite the challenges presented by the pandemic. The CDFA has also brought in additional personnel to handle audits during…
State Helps Supply Ag Industry with Much Needed N95 Respirators
…been sought after because they’ve been in very short supply since the pandemic broke out,” said FCFB CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “We worked with our local ag commissioner here in Fresno…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
…an effort to keep research and innovation moving forward amidst the pandemic. The grant projects are aimed at addressing the most significant challenges facing university researchers, small businesses, and consumers….
2021 World Ag Expo Officially Canceled Because of Pandemic
…current conditions created by the pandemic. World Ag Expo 2020 “This was definitely a tough decision and not one that was ever taken lightly just from a safety and economic…
2019-2020 Legislative Session: ‘Bit of A Reprieve’ for Agriculture
…legislative session, roughly 700 bills will be passed. There were significantly fewer bills that were passed in the latest session due in part to the complications created by the pandemic….
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
…concerns. Plus, Covid-19 has struck some of our fire fighters. It’s reported that the pandemic has closed some fire camps, further reducing fire control efforts. If farms and ranches close…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
…pandemic, trade wars and depressed markets. It is important for our members to understand where the presidential candidates stand on issues important to rural America.” President Trump’s responses focus largely…
Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara
…workers play an essential role in ensuring the continuity of our food supply, and they work on the front lines of the pandemic so that Californians can continue to put…
California Table Grapes: ‘The Season is Going Well’
…the increased costs associated with agriculture in the state of California, in spite of the pandemic, in spite of the trade deals that aren’t, this season is better than the…