…citrus psyllid, and is in response to an analysis conducted by the University of California that looked at Asian citrus psyllid find patterns along transportation corridors. As the number of…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…2014 Farm Bill. “Data driven analytical tools throughout the food supply chain—from production through processing, transportation, and food storage—will allow us to make smarter decisions that can promote efficient food…
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…on livestock and poultry living conditions, veterinary care, as well as transportation and slaughtering of livestock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture put the new rules together and estimates they’ll cost…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…2014 Farm Bill. “Data driven analytical tools throughout the food supply chain—from production through processing, transportation, and food storage—will allow us to make smarter decisions that can promote efficient food…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
…the statewide water efficiency program grants to help growers improve water efficiency. We will continue the dairy digestor program that turns methane into low-carbon transportation fuels and other energy forms,”…
Canada Ranchers Under Quarantine to Receive Federal Funding
…“as quickly and simply as possible.” Costs eligible for the program would include feeding and water infrastructure, animal feed, transportation, cleaning and disinfection, as well as interest charges on loans…
Spray and Move Still Spreading Psyllids
…psyllid, so we are moving psyllids around the state,” she said. “We know this because we are finding them in juice plants, packinghouses and along transportation corridors.” There may be…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…is centrally located within a 200-mile radius of nearly 18 million Texans, making it an ideal production and transportation hub for the region. Food Commons Fresno will incubate a community…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…boost production, providing for ambitious yet achievable growth of biofuels in the transportation sector. By implementing the program enacted by Congress, we are expanding the nation’s renewable fuels sector while…
Agri View: Food Cost
…all. The cost of food has gone up faster than the rest of the economy. So what else is new? The study covers housing, transportation, food, medical care, clothing, education,…
Lawmakers Mixed on WRDA Lame-duck Changes
…Peter DeFazio of Massachusetts, the top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, gave a final bill long odds, saying, “I don’t think there’s going to be much legislating…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…ports outside the West Coast or to alternate modes of transportation. All 13 said shippers’ costs increased or revenues declined. Six industry groups said some members had difficulty altering shipping…
Environmental Assessment for the Biological Control of Giant Reed
…Grande area of Texas. Giant reed infestations lead to loss of biodiversity, stream bank erosion, altered channel morphology, damage to bridges, increased costs for chemical and mechanical control along transportation…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
…our Association has with CARB’s aggressive survey approach as it was just a month ago that the agriculture industry received the Large-Spark Ignition (aka Forklift) and Transportation Refrigeration Unit survey….