farmdoc dailyThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded the number of states where a salmonella outbreak in onions has been discovered. The outbreak is inked to onions from Thomson International, Inc., a California company. (CBS News)
The federal government has not established any enforceable rules either to protect farmworkers from the coronavirus or to instruct employers what to do when their workers get sick. (WAMU)
USDA has extended flexibilities and relief for farmers, ranchers, and insurance providers due to COVID-19. USDA is authorizing Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to provide up to an additional 60 days for policyholders to make payment and waive additional interest for Written Payment Agreements due between August 1, 2020, and September 30, 2020. Learn more on our COVID-19 page.
USDA has extended flexibilities and relief for farmers, ranchers, and insurance providers due to COVID-19. USDA is authorizing Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to provide up to an additional 60 days for policyholders to make payment and waive additional interest for Written Payment Agreements due between August 1, 2020, and September 30, 2020. Learn more on our COVID-19 page.
The state fair’s 4-H general project show will take place virtually, with premiums and ribbons to be distributed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Junior Livestock Expo, for Illinois youth ages 8-21, will take place in Springfield over two weekends, Sept. 11-13 and Sept. 18-20. (Lincoln Journal Star)
A large-scale urban farming campus that promises to bring jobs, fresh food and renewable energy to Chicago’s South Side is getting a financial boost from the state. (Chicago Sun Times)
