…It’s a 24-hour-a-day job, and by working around the clock, we’re catching up with demand. Food is plentiful and safe. The supply chain will replenish itself. There’s no need to…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…it clear: People involved in agriculture, food production, distribution and transportation of food or agricultural products—anyone working in the food supply chain—people in those critical jobs are allowed and should…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…work to make sure our supply chain is impacted as minimally as possible.” “American farmers and ranchers are at the frontlines of maintaining the nation’s food supply,” Secretary Scalia said….
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…CLEARING UP CONFUSION AMONG EMPLOYEES Many shelter-in-place orders have been issued throughout California, but exemptions have been provided for those involved in the food supply chain. Wolfe said that “communication…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-19-20
…the incentives offered to almond growers for upgrades and orchard recycling, and how the COVID-19 pandemic could impact the agriculture labor supply. Tune in to the show for these news…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…reassuring the American people that the U.S. supply chain remains strong. Additionally, the Secretary thanked those on the front lines of the American food supply: folks stocking the shelves of…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
…food supply chain and our local economies,” National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara said in a news release. “America has the most efficient and effective supply chain in…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “We know the importance of keeping supply chains healthy and borders open as currently one in eight individuals is food insecure, with…
Week in Review: Billion-Dollar Water Rules and Ag Order 4.0 Impacts
This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…protect the food supply for U.S. consumers.” The law authorizes the annual hiring of an additional 240 Agricultural Specialists and 200 Agricultural Technicians for administrative and support functions. The new…
Water Supply Restrictions to Have Billion-Dollar Impact
A new report from the University of California Berkeley illustrates the billion-dollar impact that water supply restrictions will have on California. The study looked at how the San Joaquin Valley…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…per day, as well as an adequate water supply. Mistake # 3 – Skimping on soil. Starting off with poor soil means you will be fighting against it all season….
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…national government agencies. The LGMA applauds the efforts of Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas and his colleagues to make the process inclusive and in partnership with all stakeholders in the supply…
Preparing Now for Wildfire Smoke Rules
…up when supplies are available. “You might be able to get them at the farm supply store now, but when the fire happens, they might be out. Amazon’s not going…