COVID-19
Feinstein calls on State Department to expedite H-2A visas
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, called on the State Department to protect the nation’s food supply chain by ensuring agriculture workers are able to receive H-2A visas during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ability to harvest food is... more »
PMA to host first Virtual Town Hall meetings for members
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced it will host a Virtual Town Hall for members on Wednesday, March 25, at 12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (U.S. and Canada). The Virtual Town Hall: Industry Responds to COVID-19 will be the first in a... more »
Planning for COVID-19 on your farm: logistics, communication and preparedness
Many farmers are wondering how to respond to the COVID-19 virus. The information in this article is intended to help growers navigate communication, logistics and planning. University of Minnesota Extension will continue to develop resources... more »
President proclaims March 24 National Agriculture Day
Amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, President Donald Trump is calling on Americans to honor agriculture and its vital role in society through a national proclamation. March 24, 2020 has been declared National Agriculture Day... more »
Colorado keeps workers home; agriculture exempt as ‘critical business.’
Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, issued the following statement on March 23: "Customers & Colleagues, Governor Polis issued an order late yesterday directing all Colorado employers to reduce in-person work that takes place outside a... more »
United Fresh urges Congress to take immediate action
United Fresh Produce Association, on behalf of our 1,500 member companies that make up the full fresh produce supply chain at the forefront of the fresh and fresh-cut produce industry, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors,... more »
Dedicated website targeted to California food, ag interests
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA’s) COVID-19 dedicated webpage is constantly updated with resources for those in the Food and Agriculture sector, which is regarded as critical infrastructure in this crisis as well as all... more »
APHIS COVID-19 frequently asked questions
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a list of frequently asked questions to share information about Agency services and business continuity. These FAQs will be updated as needed to keep stakeholders informed about APHIS'... more »
Ag exempted as Michigan enacts suspension of non-essential business activities
At 11 a.m. on March 23, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Witmer issued an executive order to temporarily require businesses to suspend activities that are not necessary. This order takes effect on March 24, 2020, at 12:01... more »
Study reveals critical role of food, ag sectors in feeding the economy
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has served as a reminder of the critical role that the United States food and agriculture industries play in fueling our nation and ensuring that Americans are supplied with an abundance of safe... more »
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