U.S. Specialty Crop Industry Reacts to USDA Direct Payment Plan

The leaders of a national coalition of organizations representing specialty crop producers reacted to the details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s direct payment program for farmers and ranchers impacted by COVID-19.

Mushroom Council Collaborates with Foodservice Operators to Deliver Meals to First Responders

May 20, 2020 Mushroom Council

From the Bay Area to Boston, the Mushroom Council has worked with a variety of its partners – including manufacturers, independents, chains, chef associations and menu developers – to help feed personnel at hospitals, police departments, EMT units, senior centers and crisis centers.

Oregon Seafood Industry Seeks to Weather Coronavirus

Two of the North Coast’s largest seafood processors have reopened in time for one of Oregon’s biggest fisheries after an outbreak of the coronavirus among workers.

‘There’s Nowhere to Go’ | Maryland Seafood Industry Hit Hard by Economic Downturn of Pandemic

May 19, 2020 Tom Dempsey, WUSA

A manager of a Maryland seafood company said that business is down 75% as the economic downturn has led to fewer people ordering from restaurants.

Over $ 21.3M in Federal Fishery Disaster Funds Allocated to Mississippi

May 19, 2020 WLOX

Over $ 21.3 million in federal fishery disaster relief has been allocated to the state of Mississippi to help recoup the loss suffered in 2019 after the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway.