…technology, he found something unexpected: compared to the popcorn we eat today, human gut microbiomes fed the new popcorn varieties produced much more butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid shown to promote…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…of small-scale meat or poultry processing plants. Overall, the investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan which is intended to strengthen the domestic food supply chain. About…
Almond Update: Lower Objective Measurement Not Necessarily Bad for Industry
…the supply without any problem in the coming year and hopefully see better pricing for our growers,” said Waycott. “I’m not saying all will be rosy again right away, but…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Jim Costa, the event was held at California State University, Fresno. Drought conditions, ongoing labor challenges, and supply chain disruptions were consistent concerns highlighted throughout the…
World Food Prices Fall in June
…year. The FAO’s Chief Economist says the factors that drove global prices higher in the first place are still in play. In the cereal supply and demand estimates, the FAO…
VofV: Albert Keck, Part Two: It’s Time to Stop Just Preaching to the Choir About Ag
…that’s where our opportunity is as Western growers,” Albert says. “We can capitalize on the fact that consumers in our society realize the supply chain is hanging in the balance.”…
Avocado Grower Sees Opportunity for the Industry in the Years Ahead
…and it doesn’t look like its slowing down. One of the things we’ve seen over the last couple of years is the vulnerabilities of an international supply chain,” said Sayer….
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…continue to experience supply chain disruptions and congestion for a variety of reasons,” the coalition stated. “Even with the recent joint statement, supply chain stakeholders remain concerned about the potential…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…of them is the general supply chain challenges that we’ve had as we’ve recovered from COVID. Another one is the Federal Reserve Bank’s expansion of the money supply which has…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-01-22
…last year, and supply chain issues hampering necessary truck replacements. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
…current funding availability. The shift to a rolling selection process is in response to market conditions such as cost inflation and supply chain challenges. As LOIs will be reviewed in…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…of the Almond Journey Podcast, ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott talks about global supply and demand drivers. Waycott describes his experience from a recent trip to Spain, Portugal, India,…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…food and agricultural systems and our supply chains. That is why research is so important – to understand the challenges, test theories, build resiliency, develop solutions, and take advantage of…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…company itself, but further up the value chain. Nearly a dozen industry organizations submitted comments on the proposed SEC rule, detailing concerns for farmers. “Without changes and clarifications, the Proposed…