…almond industry. “This guide is really intended for growers to take control of their own future water supply reliability by giving them information about groundwater recharge and how it may…
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
…California agriculture because the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other countries,” said Carter. “But we found that these supply chain issues were more costly for California farmers than was…
Port Inefficiencies Bring Future Export Market Opportunities into Question
…California ports were some of the least efficient in the world. If port challenges and disruptions persist, it could create significant long-term consequences for the export potential of California agriculture….
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain” allocates $1 billion to expand independent processing capacity. Several industry groups commended the action plan, including the American Farm Bureau Federation…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how equipment manufacturers are responding to supply chain disruptions…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
…challenges across the supply chain, exposing a food system that was rigid, consolidated, and fragile. Antitrust and market regulatory enforcement is essential to enabling the competition necessary to transform our…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…exporters by state and federal agencies through the latest effort. The Port of Oakland is a critical piece of the export supply chain for agricultural producers who have suffered severely…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering data from the first snow survey, Omicron and supply…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…for consumers.” The funding is part of the Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain. In an effort to expand independent processing…
Snowpack Survey Provides Hope for Season Ahead
…as it is a critical element used to forecast water supply for the year. With the Sierra snowpack contributing to nearly 30 percent of the state’s water supply, the continual…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers losing billions over supply chain challenges, potential…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
…it through two years of high production that was met with significant supply chain disruptions. “We had expanded the market quite considerably, globally, with our record shipments back in the…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…for water prioritization were identified as health and safety needs and Delta salinity control, endangered species, storage, and finally additional supply allocations if water remains available. DWR has indicated that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-22-21
…investments required by Prop 12 present challenges for pork producers and how to plan ahead for crop protection needs in order to avoid supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the…