…record year. Magaña explained that over the last few months, logical challenges have been putting downward pressure on prices. “We’ve seen some relevant declines in exports on walnuts and almonds…
Desert Lettuce Shows Good Quality, But Challenges Ahead for Industry
…January and we are just now seeing that epidermal blister and discolored peel leaving the product. Now we have healthy, good-looking product that we’re shipping out of the desert,” Shaw…
Almond Update: Tips for Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency
…one for the GTRA section is going to be on the transportation survey which will be kind of a hot topic of what’s going on with the shipping industry and…
Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report Details Interest and Investment
The Global Harvest Automation Report has officially been released highlighting progress and challenges in the sector. Commissioned by Western Growers, the report is the first of its kind and will…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate as a means for addressing the continued issues within the food supply chain. Industry efforts have also been…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…dairy farmers have faced unprecedented uncertainty, from the ongoing pandemic to protracted natural disasters. As producers continue to manage these interconnected challenges, FSA has tools at the ready to provide…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…which will be kind of a hot topic of what’s going on with the shipping industry and all the disruptions we’re seeing there. Then an update on the new China…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-09-22
…the Rules of Origin provision in Central America FTA, and the challenges ahead for the desert lettuce industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate as a means for addressing the continued issues within the food supply chain. Similar legislation was passed in…
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
…agricultural companies to fill empty shipping containers with commodities. Secretary Buttigieg spoke with AgNet West Monday and said there has been a focus nationally on imports of good coming into…
Lawmakers Continue to Press Biden Administration for Supply Chain Relief
…allow for more expedited movement of shipping containers. Other considerations could also be made to improve the availability of equipment such as containers and chassis. Backlogs at American ports have…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…the best information as EPA works to address health risks posed by ethylene oxide. Taking action in Mississippi In Jackson, Administrator Regan saw firsthand the longstanding water infrastructure challenges and…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…That’s why when leaders in this sector first shared their challenges in getting insurance coverage, we listened,” Commissioner Lara said in a press release. “The Department of Insurance is changing…
Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest
…the crop and load flatbed trucks, directly in the fields, ready for worldwide shipping. (Editorial credit: David Litman / Shutterstock.com) There are two primary types of problems you may encounter…