On Tuesday, January 12, Western Growers and a dozen of its fresh produce allies sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden, highlighting several international trade matters that are jointly important to the group. Agricultural trade has been a hot button issue in recent years – particularly under the Trump Administration – and it is expected ...
Last Friday, USDA announced plans that would help certain producers potentially receive additional Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) support. Specifically regarding specialty crops, producers with existing approved CFAP 2 applications can amend their eligible 2019 calendar year sales to account for crop insurance indemnities, Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) payments,…