COVID-19 pandemic

Lawmakers in over half the states to push back against the executive powers of governors and health officials who have imposed restrictions during the pandemic.

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.

Former wrestling star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he has acquired the XFL. The 48-year-old actor made the announcement on Twitter.

Additional sales opportunities for some California farmers and ranchers should open with implementation of the new USMC trade agreement that took effect last Wednesday.

California strawberry movement is on track to beat last year’s 202 million trays by a little over 16 million, and growers are reporting good size and quality.

The USDA reported that April milk production was up 1.4%. Cow numbers are up 49,000 head from a year ago, but down 4,000 from March.

There's a ton of speculation, especially on social media, that the more COVID cases 'diagnosed' by a state, they get more money, or for hospitals. There is some truth to that, but here's now it actually works. The CARES ACT, passed back in April, allocated enough money for a 20% increase in reimbursements from Medicare to hospitals for COVID-19 patients...

USDA extending of three nationwide waivers, giving child nutrition programs the flexibility to continue to feed children while promoting social distancing during the pandemic.

Spokane and Adams Counties are among the ones eligible for Phase 2 early 're-open,' Apparently, we're not.

Avocado marketers say they weathered a couple of "very stressful" weeks after stay-at-home orders took effect, but since have seen retail sales recover.