COVID-19 Guidance for Ag Employers and Workers
The CDC and US Department of Labor have released guidance to protect agricultural workers on farms and other work sites. The guidance is designed to maintain a safe work environment…
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Direct Payment to Farmers Webinar on June 4
Utah State University Extension and Utah USDA Farm Service Agency are providing a seminar on the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program (CFAP) that provides direct payment to farmers. USDA’s Farm Service Agency began accepting…
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New COVID-19 Requirements for Washington Agriculture
Washington governor Jay Inslee released Proclamation 20-57, “Concerning the Health of Agricultural Workers” which provides required protections which must be in place by June 4. A full detail of requirements…
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Specialty Crops Producers Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance Through USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Specialty crops producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator…
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Online Ag Talk on June 2
Another Ag Talk Tuesday will take place June 2, 2020 at 11 a.m. MDT. The scheduled agenda is: -In-season nutrient management with soil and petiole sampling -Weed and chemical load…
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Nominations Open for 2021 Potatoes USA Board Members
Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new board members for the 2021-2024 term. The board is seeking nominees to fill a total of 60 open seats for producers…
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IPC, Industry Asks USDA to Modify CFAP
In a news release, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) sent the following regarding the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP): Dominating the news this week has been the release and…
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U.S. Potato Exports Begin to Slow
The worldwide coronavirus pandemic is impacting U.S. potato exports, as seen in the figures for March. U.S. exports of frozen potato products were off 12% in March 2020 compared to…
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President Trump, USDA Announce $16 Billion in Direct Support to Food Producers
Payments limited to $250,000 per person or entity President Trump today held a press event at the White House to announce the details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP),…
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Virtual Ag Talk Tuesday Set For May 19
Another Ag Talk Tuesday will take place May 19, 2020. Reed Findlay is scheduled to discuss thrips in alfalfa. The meetings are online only, via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting…
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