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Federal agencies are cutting travel and preparing to operate with staff disruptions because of the coronavirus outbreak, and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signaled that he’s open to expanding feeding programs if Congress gives him the legal authority. 

Groups that have been engaged in the process of developing the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans are trying to get the ear of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar before the last meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

Cal/OSHA issues guidelines for protecting workers from coronavirus * EPA fines San Francisco-based Wilbur-Ellis over pesticide mishandling * California wine grape processing declined in 2019

Western United Dairies CEO Anja Raudabaugh knows her way around the state and federal policy arenas.

Matt Roy joins Tanimura & Antle and Fresh Market taps Jason Potter.

While running for governor, Newsom’s wine and hospitality businesses helped him earn $1.2 million. Now he is enacting policies with the potential to benefit his wineries, or hurt them.

DPR warns schools on using disinfectants during the outbreak * Central Valley freshmen face tough fights in November

New bill ties grant program to Regions Rise Together initiative * Coronavirus delays USDA trade mission

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who insists he’s optimistic about a farm economy rebound this year, faces a pair of congressional hearings this week where he is certain to face further grilling about trade prospects and future of the Market Facilitation Program.

DOJ, California and other states square off over food stamp limits * USDA ready if coronavirus worsens in US