…report below. Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…of Agriculture and has demonstrated a consistent ability to tackle difficult issues and to develop bi-partisan solutions to challenges when opposing views exist. These skills will serve him well as…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…distributed through the LFS program, to assist states with navigating challenges related to supply chain disruptions. The funding is being provided through USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation and is used to…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
…jumpstart that growth by making the organic transition process more accessible and impactful; particularly for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, who experience unique challenges to accessing resources and…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…addressing longstanding structural challenges related to production systems, anti-competition and anti-consolidation, farmer incomes, rising food prices, and addressing equity and food access,” Policy Director for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition,…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…suspension, reduction, or elimination of tariffs to help relieve some of the impacts of rising inflation. A letter was sent to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai detailing the challenges that…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…invest in USDA. While speaking Vilsack said, “When faced with great challenges, America seizes the opportunity to transform itself – into a stronger and better form of itself.” “A transformed…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
The new California Organic Research Agenda (CORA) report highlights the challenges that organic producers are facing in the state and recommended actions to address industry issues. Published by the Organic…
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
…approaches that include biologicals can be instrumental in overcoming challenges. Intervals for treatment can shorten as fruit moves into susceptible stages, which can be a problem for growers. “These intervals…
Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health
…farmers/farmworkers are experiencing more stress and mental health challenges than they were a year ago. You can get more information and register for the free event at farmstateofmind.org Listen to Sabrina…
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
Applications are being accepted for the Commodity Container Assistance Program (CCAP) aimed at addressing ongoing logistical challenges. Market disruptions continue to be an issue for agricultural exporters. Availability of shipping…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…insect control, for plant parasitic nematode control, for disease control, and then also for plant health, what people tend to call ‘biostimulants.’” While there are compatibility challenges involved with treating…
Almond Update: Lower Crop Estimate, But Almond Demand Remains Strong
…year despite everything. This year we’re actually shipping year-to-date – so that would be August through April – we’re shipping about 65 million pounds more year-to-date than we shipped, not…
Beef Export Values Continue Climbing with Strong Global Demand
…COVID-19 lockdowns in China have curbed product movement, which will likely be reflected in export data for April and May. Logistical challenges also present further obstacles for export movement overseas….