COVID-19
Feds allow states to permit food trucks in rest areas to serve truck drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a notice April 3 to state departments of transportation that the agency is suspending enforcement measures under the Federal-aid Highway Program for States that choose... more »
Fundamentally different produce engagement continued with March sales surge
March 29 marked the end of what has been, for most people, the third week of tightening social distancing measures caused by the rapid spread of the coronavirus. As of early April, 47 states have... more »
Buyers, sellers connect during COVID-19 disruptions to Florida food markets
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers' markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but... more »
FARM Corps pairs Arkansas ag producers and unemployed Guard, reservists
Arkansas Congressman Rick Crawford on April 6 launched Farm Corps in partnership with Arkansas Farm Bureau, Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Arkansas National Guard, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, and the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. The... more »
California growers to ‘harvest every box’ despite COVID-19
The California Strawberry Commission plans to "harvest every box" during the April-May harvests, despite disruption in the marketplace caused by COVID-19. California blueberry harvests during the same time will also be affected, according to an... more »
Blake’s Hard Cider producing hand sanitizer for healthcare outlets, public
Blake’s Hard Cider of Armada, Michigan, is the latest distillery to begin producing hand sanitizer to meet the increased demand and need. Starting April 8, the family-owned and operated craft cidery has outfitted its cannery... more »
Farmer co-ops urge support for farmers who grow specialty crops
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) on April 8 urged that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic support all producers of fruits and vegetables in efforts to offset economic impacts... more »
Virginia Tech experts: Food supply chain is strong, resilient despite COVID-19
The food supply chain will be able to withstand the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to feed Americans across the country, two Virginia Tech experts said. The demand for the U.S. food supply chain will shift... more »
COVID-19: Advisory for Michigan agricultural worker protection issued
Even though Michigan’s agricultural industry is recognized as a critical and essential infrastructure industry under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order, agricultural employers need to continue protecting the health of workers and the broader community. Whitmer's “Stay... more »
BREAKING: Congressional members, produce groups urge relief for supply chain
United Fresh Produce Association and a number of industry partners have presented to the U.S. Department of Agriculture a comprehensive Produce Market Stabilization Program to immediately support critical financial needs in the produce supply chain.... more »
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