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California Farm Bureau: Coronavirus Farm and Ranch Resource Page
March 3, 2021
Fairs try to hang on as pandemic reduces revenues
President's message: Annual Safety Awareness Week takes on additional meaning
Vilsack describes top issues for his second stint at USDA
Onion, garlic research proceeds through pandemic
February 24, 2021
Winter weather hampers fresh vegetable markets
Commentary: Farmers remain ready to aid in vaccine distribution
Pandemic leads to more volatility in dairy markets
Updated: Stimulus plan includes funds for businesses and employees
Nationwide News: Family, friends can help farmers cope with stress, anxiety
February 17, 2021
Home gardeners drive rise in seed demand
Crush figures illustrate tough year for grapes
‘Great grocery grab’ affects demand for animal protein
Annual report tallies state’s vegetable production, value
February 10, 2021
Valentine’s demand buoys flower business
Outlook for several crops may improve, analyst says
Vaccinations for agricultural employees reach more areas
February 3, 2021
Vaccination rollout starts to reach farms
Uncertainty reigns as wine business looks toward 2021
USDA places hold on past-due debts and foreclosures
January 27, 2021
Farmers’ planting plans hinge on water, pandemic
Nationwide News: Pandemic disrupts nation’s entire beef supply chain
January 20, 2021
Speakers describe farm disaster recovery strategies
Agencies issue new H-2A rule, update details of CFAP
January 13, 2021
Wineries struggle during closures of tasting rooms
Survey gauges rural mental health during pandemic
January 6, 2021
Commentary: New stimulus package offers aid for rural California
Suit describes new rules as unneeded, impractical
Protective equipment may now qualify for PPP loans
Updated: Agricultural businesses may apply for grants from state
FCW raises its dividends
December 23, 2020
Farm groups seek vaccine priority for food workers
Vaccine availability buoys 2021 agricultural outlook
Bank analyzes 2021 outlook for dairy, animal protein
Nationwide News: Farm transition planning takes on added importance
December 16, 2020
Mandarin growers harvest ‘robust’ crop
Panel: Pandemic has tested the food system
Duvall, Costa discuss outlook for agriculture
December 9, 2020
Christmas tree farmers report increasing sales
Demand for canned fruit remains ‘unprecedented’
Food marketers respond to new shopping patterns
December 2, 2020
Demand for holiday greenery looks strong
Wine marketers discuss changes in sales strategies
November 25, 2020
Food market faces new holiday demands
Cal/OSHA issues new COVID-19 workplace rules
Nationwide News: These steps help protect workforce from COVID-19
November 11, 2020
Farmers, ranchers may still apply for CFAP 2 program
Commentary: Digital makeovers aid nutrition, agricultural literacy
November 4, 2020
Cotton farmers look for market stability
Pandemic, fires affect timber supply, demand
Housing for Harvest expands
Pandemic, trade dominate experts’ agricultural outlook
October 28, 2020
Updated: UC agriculture budget to face additional stress
Pandemic leads to a ‘yo-yo’ year for lemon farmers
Nationwide News: Pandemic underlines need for contingency planning
October 21, 2020
Produce markets retain sharp division
October 14, 2020
Pumpkin patches adapt to the pandemic
October 7, 2020
Farm groups request rural resources for COVID-19
Cal/OSHA issues guidance to cope with N95 shortages
Housing for the Harvest adds four counties
September 23, 2020
Signups begin for second round of pandemic aid
Avocado farmers deal with fluctuating sales, heat wave
Pandemic prompts update on water-project bond funds
Housing for the Harvest starts in three new counties
September 16, 2020
Rice farmers see reasons for hope as harvest begins
Produce sales, employment trends react to pandemic
Gap in farm to retail meat prices reaches record level
Congressional letter urges pandemic aid for winegrapes
September 9, 2020
Farm organizations press for more N95 respirators
Pandemic housing program expands to Santa Barbara
September 2, 2020
Two counties will begin pandemic housing program
August 26, 2020
Large volumes expected for nut harvests
Pandemic will likely alter autumn dairy demand
Homeland Security extends temporary H-2A visa rule
Pandemic disruptions ripple through beef business
Nationwide News: In diversifying, be sure to consider insurance needs
August 19, 2020
Schools extend curbside meal deliveries
Pandemic slows availability of equipment parts
Ag instructors prepare to teach classes virtually
Commentary: Federal funding could help narrow the digital divide
Pandemic-aid program adds to list of eligible crops
Produce supply chain reacts to food-service changes
August 12, 2020
Mushroom farms struggle through see-saw markets
‘New territory’: Farmers describe safety precautions
August 5, 2020
Groups pursue answers for lack of N95 respirators
President's message: It’s time to retire the myth of the uncaring farmer
Senate bill would add farm relief
Marketers say pandemic has raised interest in produce
July 22, 2020
New shutdowns complicate farms’ plans
Commentary: New survey adds to efforts to help farms in pandemic
July 15, 2020
Pandemic magnifies 2020 cotton concerns
Despite jobless rate, farm help remains short
New crops become eligible for USDA pandemic aid
Report assesses pandemic impact on rural businesses
July 8, 2020
Commentary: Analysis shows flow of agricultural aid payments
Pandemic effects on dairies will linger, bank report says
Lender to provide an early dividend
June 24, 2020
Fairs, students adjust to pandemic rules
Report details pandemic effects on state’s farms
Poinsettia growers try to gauge an uncertain market
Survey shows trust in farmers
Utah food program seeks California fresh produce
Online sales benefit artisan cheesemakers
June 17, 2020
Winery tasting rooms reopen to uncertainty
Commentary: Ripple effects form a wave affecting the food system
Farm groups request tax relief for general aviation
Agency extends service-hours regulation for livestock trucks
June 10, 2020
Nurseries scramble to fill demand surge
Commentary: County Farm Bureaus innovate during pandemic
‘Head-scratching’ price rise pushes cheese to record high
Bill intends to add flexibility to PPP
USDA releases first coronavirus assistance payments
Campus farms adjust operations during pandemic
Study of pandemic’s effects shows range of impacts
June 3, 2020
Agritourism farms offer new options, prepare for future
Influx of visitors threatens UC Davis research, habitat
May 27, 2020
Beef supply bottleneck worries ranchers
Expanded USDA food box program begins operation
Commentary: How to help fellow farmers struggling with stress
World Ag Expo prepares pandemic contingencies
USDA adds loan guarantees to CARES aid
May 20, 2020
Pandemic adds pressure to berry market
Loss of off-farm income hampers farmers, ranchers
Commentary: Agricultural advocacy gains additional importance
New budget plan reflects funding impact of pandemic
Updated: USDA to accept aid applications starting May 26
California FFA transitions sessions to online modules
May 13, 2020
Food chain works to stabilize itself amid pandemic
Commentary: Commitment to community helps farmers through tough times
Avocado sales at retailers recover from initial drop
Workers’ comp benefits expand
USDA makes food-box purchases
May 6, 2020
Farmers respond to marketing challenges
Timber business suffers as home building slows
California farmer survey shows lost sales and income
Commentary: Farming businesses deserve to be in SBA program
Farm to Family expands to assist food banks, farms
Flower growers face worries fulfilling Mother’s Day sales
Speakers outline COVID-19 impact on California farms
Applications open for SBA disaster loans
Meat guidelines posted
State eases truck limits
April 22, 2020
Food system tries to match demand, supply
April 28, 2020
Ag Alert Update: Speakers outline COVID-19 impact on California farms
April 22, 2020
Pandemic affects work to prevent severe wildfires
Federal COVID-19 aid could begin arriving in May
Commentary: COVID-19 leaves no part of food system untouched
Fair cancellations disrupt junior livestock auctions
H2-A rule change could make more people available
Governor’s action expands paid sick leave
UC analyzes pandemic impact on food-supply chain
Guide lists rural pandemic resources
April 15, 2020
Pandemic adds turmoil to tomato season
At ‘worst time,’ dairy farmers deal with oversupply
Commentary: With schools closed, kids can LearnAboutAg@Home
Relief programs to provide aid to farmers and ranchers
Survey asks about COVID-19 impact
AFBF welcomes expanded probe of livestock pricing
Capitol AG Conference: Thank you to our sponsors
UC offers ranching-safety advice during pandemic
Stress training available
Farms seek to help needy
April 8, 2020
With food service down, farms look for new markets
Plant nurseries see sharp shift in sales patterns
Canned fruit marketers see ‘unprecedented’ retail sales
CalOSHA issues COVID-19 guidance for farms, ranches
UC says it will not lay off staff due to COVID-19
Loans aim to help farms, businesses with payroll
CoBank analyzes COVID-19 impact on farm economy
Donation benefits food banks
April 1, 2020
Amid cancellations, flower sales plummet
Farms, facilities assure employee social distancing
Cattle markets react to public beef-buying wave
Stay-at-home orders affect California wine business
State Department expands processing of H-2 visas
Groups ask for pause in regulatory processes
Letter seeks ag voice on task force
USFS outlines operations during COVID-19 pandemic
Agency refines truck hours rule
Analyst: Pandemic shows value of dairy safety net
March 25, 2020
Pandemic affects H-2A applications; ag called ‘critical’
Ag commissioners maintain services during pandemic
Commentary: Farmers and Farm Bureau show the resiliency of agriculture
Some farmers markets open after being required to close
UC farm advisors maintain services during closures
Photos show agriculture #StillFarming
Agencies extend deadlines
Plant nurseries remain open
USDA offices adjust operations
FMCSA modifies trucking rules during pandemic
Dairy products see surging demand; will it continue?
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 adds uncertainty to food business
Response to virus causes impacts for farmers markets
AFBF: Virus shows need for broadband
COVID-19 travel restrictions complicate farm shipments
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