…have mandated greenhouse gas emissions reporting for supply chains, prompted significant opposition from agricultural organizations due to potential privacy issues and financial strain on small farms. The finalized SEC rules…
Week in Review: SWP Allocation Lower Than 2023 & Almond Rebound Underway
…a recent report from Rabobank. The supply of pistachios in the global market has been growing in recent years, putting a strain on demand. The National Cotton Council’s Early Season…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…all while playing the critical role of ensuring an abundant fiber, fuel and food supply,” said Regan. Additionally, it will work with underserved rural communities and house the EPA’s Farm,…
Increasing Gap Between Supply and Demand of Pistachios
The supply of pistachios in the global market has been growing in recent years, putting a strain on demand. UC Cooperative Extension specialist, Brittney Goodrich said much of the acreage…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 02-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the initial 2024 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project contractors and the…
Fuel Prices Trending Higher
…supply of it before Memorial Day.” The price of oil has seen some sideways movement, but overall strength continues, with oil now closing in on $80, its highest level since…
Initial Water Allocation is Good News for Many CVP Contractors
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced initial water supply allocations for the Central Valley Project (CVP) for the 2024 water year. Many CVP contractors are starting out with an initial…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 02-16-24
…pistachio supply and demand. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
USDA Contributes Millions to Bolster Food Supply Chain
The USDA gives a boost to the food supply chain. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Shutterstock Image Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA has awarded…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…and abundant food supply can go hand in hand.” She highlighted the importance of balancing agricultural flexibility with ecological conservation. Historically, the EPA has faced challenges in aligning pesticide registration…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…back down as we’ve seen these outbreaks kind of dial back, but we’re still seeing some supply issues, due to avian influenza that have kind of driven things back up…
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
…253 and SB 261, mandate that companies, regardless of their headquarters’ location, report emissions across their supply chain and disclose climate-related financial risks and mitigation strategies. The lawsuit argues that…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…regulatory burdens affecting farmers and ranchers producing our food supply.” The fruit fly invasion has impacted a number of crops across the state. An estimated cost associated with avoiding eradication…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…from Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is backed by a number of agricultural groups. If passed, the bill would shield America’s supply chain from technological attacks. “America’s adversaries…