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Ag News: Off-Farm Income Down and Hydroponic Organic Lawsuit
Nearly half of the farmers or ranchers supplement agricultural income with off-farm jobs, responded to a California Farm Bureau survey said they’d lost off-farm income due to the pandemic.
Ag News: USDA Waivers and Plant-based Dairy Wording
USDA extending of three nationwide waivers, giving child nutrition programs the flexibility to continue to feed children while promoting social distancing during the pandemic.
Lost Markets-Off Farm Income and Meat Processing Problems
Lost markets and off-farm income related to the pandemic have proven difficult for many in California agriculture. 42% lost OFF-farm income, due stay-at-home orders.
Ag News: Exports to China and H-2A Restrictions
The flow of U.S. farm exports to China has increased since the two nations signed a "Phase 1" trade agreement in January.
Ag News: USMEF on Buying Habits and Farm Credit Looking Good
The international enthusiasm for U.S. pork and beef hasn't slowed, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, it has altered their buying behavior.
Ag News: Consumer Buying Habits and Vital Wines Healthcare
A virtual town hall hosted by chairs of the Legislature's ag committees, economists said buying habits changes has disrupted every aspect of the farming business.
Ag News: Junior Livestock Events Cancelled
Cancellation of many county fairs around California due to the pandemic will have ripple effects for participants in youth and junior livestock events.
Ag News: Chilled U.S. Pork to Hong Kong and Tyson Plant Shuts Down
The numbers of infected workers at the Tyson's Wallula facility grew last week, family and friends of employees urged the meat-processing facility to shut down.
Ag News: Americans Preparing More Food
Americans have already been devoting more time to food preparation, even before restaurants constricted operations and people were advised to stay at home.
Ag News: Shopping Online Higher and Ag Suppliers Keep Pace
In a survey of 1,600 Americans last week, 31% of U.S. households are shopping using online grocery delivery or pickup in the past month, up from just 13% in August.