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Ag News: Farmers to Families Hit 75-million Boxes
The USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed more than 75 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ag News: China Buys Record U.S. Beef
China made its largest weekly U.S. beef purchases on record two weeks ago, followed by its biggest U.S. corn deals in almost a month.
Ag News: School Closures Hit Dairy Demand
The opening of schools across the country is laced with uncertainty, creating an extremely ‘fluid’ outlook for dairy demand.
Ag News: FFA Numbers Hit Record High
the National FFA announced the student membership has reached a record-high 760,113 … an increase of nearly 60,000 over last year’s membership.
Ag News: USDA Small Grain Survey and Georgia Nat’l Fair Canceled
The NASS agency is taking a comprehensive look into the 2020 production and supply of small grains, that includes wheat, oats, and rye.
Ag News: Irrigation Canal Warning and California Food Waste Bill
Irrigation canals can be tempting during sweltering heat, especially for kids and teenagers, The Columbia Basin Project is urging would-be swimmers to stay out.
Ag News: California Grape Market Good
California grape marketers will benefit from strong retail sales through the balance of the year and should weather the COVID-19 in good shape.
Ag News: COVID Veggie Confusion
Renewed restaurant closures further complicate decisions for California vegetable farmers. With restaurants restricted to outdoor dining, takeout and delivery.
Ag News: California Labor Shortage and Meals To You Hits 28.5M
Despite high unemployment rates during the pandemic, California farmers say they continue having trouble filling their harvest crews.
Ag News: Orgranic Produce Demand
The COVID-19 crisis has not slowed demand for organic produce, and Alberton’s executive Jim Donald sees “no ceiling” as demand continues to grow.