A group of more than 70 agricultural organizations is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to bring about more certainty for California’s water supply. The coalition is urging the Newsom Administration to…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
The food supply chain has undergone substantial disruption over the past two months as shelter in place orders have resulted in the closure of a significant portion of the foodservice…
Week in Review: Farm to Family Program Expanded, Water Lawsuits Increase
…also seeing an uptick in water litigation as multiple lawsuits have been filed over the administration of the Delta. Food availability remains strong despite early setbacks in the supply chain…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…American people during these unprecedented times,” Secretary Perdue said in a news release. “America’s farmers and ranchers have experienced a dislocated supply chain caused by the Coronavirus. USDA is in…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…vitally important food supply chains.” The Economic Injury Disaster Loan program offers advances of up to $10,000 for agricultural businesses with fewer than 500 employees and will not need to…
California Beef Producers Working Through Tough Market Conditions
…adding to concerns of an already large cattle inventory in the state. Lacey noted that nearly all segments of the beef supply chain leading up to processors are experiencing significant…
Food Availability is ‘Not the Thing to Worry About’ During Pandemic
…demand is very serious.” While there may be continued disruptions within the supply chain over the coming weeks and months, there will not be a shortage of food in the…
Week in Review: Market Disruptions Likely to Persist, USDA Purchasing Fresh Produce
…begun working with the food supply chain to supply food banks with produce through the Buy Fresh Program. Ag groups are also asking for the removal of payment limitations in…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…full sun, and does well in well-draining, loamy soil. Plant as soon as you can in spring and stagger throughout mid-summer to ensure a continuous supply. Don’t allow agretti to…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…of contractors that can supply additional equipment, personnel, and services. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will also be providing technical assistance to producers and providing cost share assistance in line…
Snowmelt Runoff Could Be Up To 70 Percent of Average for 2020
…recorded a snow depth of 1.5 inches and a snow water content of half an inch,” said chief of DWR’s Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecast Section Sean de Guzman….
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…integral role in the continuity of our food supply chain,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “Maintaining the health and safety of these heroic employees in order to ensure…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering potential complications to the food supply chain due to…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…the fact that we have such disrupted supply chains and markets that producers who are making decisions now about what to plant and how much to plant have no way…