President Joe Biden unveiled his budget proposal for fiscal year 2023, Monday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the President’s budget provides USDA with “the tools needed to support a vibrant, …
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
Last week the Ocean Shipping Reform Act was approved by a voice vote in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. The bill is now headed to the full Senate for consideration. …
Progress Made on Sites Reservoir Project Development
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. EPA has invited sponsors of the project to apply for a nearly $2.2 …
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the deadline to apply for funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Approximately $8.6 million in funding is being made available statewide. …
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
Increases in the cost of production are being highlighted in a series of reports from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Market Intel information details how costs are outweighing gains …
VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
A partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) seeks to further address port congestion. Access to a 49-acre “pop up” site in Seattle …
Remembering LGMA Food Safety Updates Heading into Growing Season
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) reminds members that there are some updated food safety requirements. CEO of California LGMA, Tim York said they developed several safety enhancements over …
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
After a historically dry January and February, officials are taking further drought action. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has reduced allocations for the State Water Project to five …
Pop Up Port Facilities Provide Innovation to Export Efficiency
Bottlenecks at the ports brought on by the pandemic are causing more challenges for the American agriculture industry. One solution to smooth the kinks are port pop-ups. Agriculture Secretary Tom …
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
U.S. agriculture exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that the value of agricultural products …
Gene-Edited Beef Cattle Receive Low-Risk Determination from FDA
Two gene-edited beef cattle and their offspring have received a low-risk determination from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It marks the first time that an intentional genomic alteration …
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
A coalition of industry groups is asking for some regulatory relief from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). More than two-dozen industry organizations have expressed significant concern about the final …
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
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