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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “COVID-19”

Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance

Brian German February 15, 2021 Agri-Business, Funding

The latest pandemic relief bill is making its way through the legislative process. As part of the $1.9 trillion package, the House Agriculture Committee approved the Agriculture and Nutrition title …

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COVID-19spending package
state

NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants

Brian German February 11, 2021 Agri-Business, Industry

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is asking for additional flexibility when it comes to Specialty Crop Block Grants. NASDA has sent a letter to U.S. Acting …

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COVID-19National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA)Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis

Brian German February 9, 2021 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The University of California, Davis, have launched a farmworker COVID safety project with a multitude of partners. Funded by a $3 million contract, the COVID-19 Statewide Agriculture and Farmworker Education …

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AgSafeCOVID-19UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safetyworker safety
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APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus

Jim Rogers January 8, 2021 Dairy & Livestock, Radio Reports

A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shown that animals involved in agricultural production do not pose a COVID risk to …

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)COVID-19Greg Ibach

Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round

Brian German January 6, 2021 Agri-Business, Industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. An additional $1.5 billion worth of food will be distributed through the …

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COVID-19Farmers to Families Food Box Programfood bank
Prop 12

Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards

Brian German January 2, 2021 Agri-Business, Regulation

A group of industry organizations is pushing back against the emergency safety standards that have been put in place in response to COVID-19. The coalition of agricultural and business groups …

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California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF)COVID-19farm safetyWestern Growers
farmers

Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package

Brian German December 22, 2020 Agri-Business, Funding

Congress recently approved the latest stimulus package to help relieve some of the pressures created by COVID-19. The $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes up to $13 billion …

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CoronavirusCOVID-19farming economy
beef export

International Market Looks Positive for U.S. Beef Moving Forward

Jim Rogers December 17, 2020 Dairy & Livestock, Radio Reports

It appears that the market looks promising for American beef products moving into 2021. The U.S. Meat Export Federation is estimating an increase of approximately 10 percent in exports next …

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COVID-19U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

Beef Industry Largely Rebounding from Initial Pandemic Challenges

Jim Rogers December 11, 2020 Dairy & Livestock, Radio Reports

The beef industry is largely rebounding from the initial challenges that COVID-19 presented earlier in the year. The pandemic created a significant strain on the beef supply chain early on. …

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Cattlemen’s Beef BoardCOVID-19Greg Hanes
western growers

Foodservice Slow Rebound Helping Producers Grind Through Year

Jim Rogers November 19, 2020 Agri-Business, Industry, Radio Reports

A slow and turbulent recovery from the foodservice industry shutdown is helping growers limp through 2020.  Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia began his current position just over a …

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COVID-19Dave PugliaWestern Growers Association

Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand

Brian German October 29, 2020 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The Housing for the Harvest program is continuing to expand to cover more areas of California.  The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced that Yolo and Imperial …

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COVID-19farm laborHousing for the Harvest

Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers

Jim Rogers October 26, 2020 Labor and Immigration, Radio Reports

With 2020 quickly coming to a close, industry members are looking ahead at some of the labor concerns coming in 2021. Executive Director for the California Farm Labor Contractor Association …

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California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA)COVID-19Lupe Sandoval

Congress Working Towards Next Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package

Jim Rogers October 23, 2020 Legislative, Radio Reports

Negotiations have been continuing this week between the White House and Democratic Congressional Leadership. Legislators are working to come to an agreement on the next COVID-19 relief package. Vice President …

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COVID-19Democratic Congressional LeadershipNational Cotton Council (NCC)Reece LangleyWhite House

Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities

Jim Rogers October 8, 2020 Funding, Industry, Radio Reports

The Housing for the Harvest Program created by Governor Newsom is making its way to more agriculture communities. The program provides temporary hotel housing for farm workers and food processors …

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California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)COVID-19Governor Gavin NewsomHousing for the HarvestJenny Lester MoffitKaren Ross
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