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It’s not everything that farm groups wanted, but the broad array of agricultural provisions in a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill that the House is expected to vote on Friday are likely to find many supporters in the Senate.

House Democrats released a massive new coronavirus relief bill that would provide $16.5 billion in additional direct payments to farmers and authorize USDA to compensate producers who have to dispose of livestock and poultry that can’t be sold because of processing disruptions.

Not implementing SGMA has costs, too * Ag groups rush appeals for Phase 4 * New Deal program makes a comeback

Researchers analyze SGMA plans and the potential impacts on agriculture.

CalEPA differs from U.S. EPA “both in its lack of specificity and its approach to the regulated community.”

CDFA has released guidance on how managers can meet CDC guidelines and reduce risks to COVID-19 exposure.

CDFA will hold a meeting in June to consider the immediate suspension of its dairy Quota Incentive Program (QIP).

CDFA reschedules hearing on stopping dairy quota * CDFA offers guidance for farmers’ markets, u-pick farms * USDA offices gear up for COVID-19 aid

House Democrats try to agree on the shape of the next major coronavirus relief bill, while farm groups lobby for a major new infusion of cash to offset the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

The Agriculture Department awarded more than $1.2 billion in contracts to distributors to deliver fresh produce, milk, dairy products and pork and chicken directly to needy Americans.