COVID-19
Northwest Michigan growers adjust to coronavirus limitations
Spring has arrived and soon fruit trees will need to be planted, orchards will need to be managed, earlier crops like asparagus and strawberries will need to be harvested. In light of the current situation... more »
Will the coronavirus pandemic impact the US food supply chain?
Much has been recently written about our nation’s food supply and consumer hoarding. I will not repeat what has been said, but rather offer additional perspectives during this trying time. This subject could be examined from... more »
USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address the COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on April 13 unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource... more »
United Fresh Start Foundation awards $25,000 to help children, families
The United Fresh Start Foundation has infused the fresh produce industry with 25 $1,000 COVID-19 Rapid Response FRESH Grants to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for children and families in need, while also... more »
Washington state fruit packing plant hires teens as at-risk workers stay home
The pear season was well underway in the Hood River valley when the coronavirus pandemic hit Oregon and Washington. “The initial impact was fear and uncertainty,” said Doug Gibson vice president of Mount Adams Fruit,... more »
COVID-19 relief for Michigan farmers urged by Senators Stabenow, Peters
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, and Gary Peters, D-MI, urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide relief to Michigan farmers and keep families supplied with food during the COVID-19 crisis. “Michigan farmers have... more »
Deere begins production of protective face shields for healthcare workers.
John Deere, in collaboration with the UAW, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, announced April 9 it is producing protective face shields at John Deere Seeding Group in Moline, Illinois.... more »
‘California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package’ introduced
With California farms facing labor shortages, grocers experiencing empty shelves because of logistical bottlenecks, and many of the state's up to one million farmworkers lacking access to health care, Assembly member Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, on... more »
Growers eye tree fruit update in CARES Act; USApple has COVID-19 resource site
In an effort led by the U.S. Apple Association and Northwest Horticultural Council, tree fruit organizations are urging Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to consider the unique circumstances of growers during allocation of CARES Act funding.... more »
Face masks can help reduce spread of COVID-19, agriculture included
The CDC now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission of COVID-19. For agriculture this would include retail outlets,... more »
Current Issue
On-farm AI: Water, farm, labor research guide decisions
Data collection tool expands farm management
Carmel Valley winegrapes: Parsonage Village Vineyard
IFTA Yakima Valley tour provides orchard insights
IFTA recognizes tree fruit honorees
Pennsylvania recognizes fruit industry professionals
Fresh Views 40 Under 40
see all current issue »
