…in our infrastructure for decades and repairing and improving some of our water conveyance infrastructure is important.” The signatories of the letter include the California Farm Bureau Federation, Milk Producers…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
…at processing facilities. Packaging products once meant for the foodservice industry to now be sold in retail outlets requires infrastructure changes, which can be costly and time-consuming. “Packing that lettuce…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the value of water infrastructure investments if the state…
Water Infrastructure Investment a Waste With State, Federal Fight?
…the infrastructure we already have to it’s smartest use,” Puglia said. Listen to the radio report. Water Infrastructure Investment a Waste With State, Federal Fight? About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…water infrastructure in national infrastructure packages but have not been successful as of yet. “We’ve done a lot of work over the last few years to make sure that water…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…the Defense Production Act, the order classifies processing operations as ‘critical infrastructure’ necessary for ensuring the protection of America’s food supply. “Our nation’s meat and poultry processing facilities play an…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…of issues for the supply chain struggling to adapt its infrastructure. Some agricultural commodities have been impacted more than others in the wake of the drastically altered markets. “Lemons, lettuce,…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
…collective infrastructure investments are that make sense to put money into,” Hanak noted. “I think if people aren’t able to collaborate and do some projects in a co-investment kind of…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…critically needed investments that address the shortcomings of our aging Western water infrastructure.” A majority of the water infrastructure projects that have been federally funded are more than 50 years…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…of those sought after by restaurants. The dairy supply chain is working to try and accommodate the extreme shift in the market, however making drastic changes to infrastructure and logistical…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…of critical infrastructure and ensures the continuation of feed transport throughout the state. The department is encouraging those experiencing issues with the transportation of feed products to contact CDFA’s Commercial…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
With agriculture designated “critical infrastructure” by federal and state governments, the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated its commitment to assist the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses during the statewide…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is continuing efforts to provide a safe and healthy food supply. Those efforts include maintaining the strict infrastructure for food inspection, implementing extensive sanitary practices and…
USDA Funds California Efforts to Address Pest Issues
…infrastructure for mitigating pest damage, USDA is providing more than $70 million in funding to support projects that help with pest detection and surveillance, identification, and to safeguard the U.S….