coronavirus
United Fresh starts grant program to assist produce distributors reach those in need
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Fresh Start Foundation is offering a new grant program — COVID-19 Rapid Response FRESH Grants — t... READ MORE »
Ag groups plead with Small Business Association to include farms in COVID-19 loan program
The National Potato Council joined 30 agriculture organizations and businesses yesterday calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to in... READ MORE »
National Potato Council shares coronavirus-related updates
The National Potato Council (NPC) shared the following updates on March 31 regarding the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis: Stimulus package Las... READ MORE »
Agriculture groups, including NPC, seeking coronavirus help from USDA
A coalition of agriculture groups is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “take swift action” to help stabilize markets affected by the CO... READ MORE »
Poll: 90% of farmers expect coronavirus to impact business
Through an online poll, Farm Journal recently collected feedback directly from farmers, growers and ranchers about their concerns of coronavirus (COVI... READ MORE »
Health insurance options for farm families outlined
Many farm families rely on off-farm jobs for health insurance, and the sudden layoffs and furloughs might mean that farm families are losing their cov... READ MORE »
Washington ag department issues coronavirus safety guidelines
The following statement was issued by the Washington State Department of Agriculture: "The COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop. While food and f... READ MORE »
House approves $2 trillion coronavirus relief package
The House of Representatives passed by voice vote S. 3548, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion bill with sig... READ MORE »
Agriculture included in $2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package
The U.S. Senate approved a $2 trillion COVID-19 Phase 3 rescue package by a vote of 96-0 on March 25. The bill now moves to the U.S. House, which is e... READ MORE »
Increased H-2A visa processing OK’d by State Department
Word came from Washington, D.C. March 26 that the U.S. State Department has taken steps to increase processing of H-2A via holders through consulates ... READ MORE »
