…The EPA says small water systems often face unique financial and operational challenges, including aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, increasing costs, and declining rate bases. EPA anticipates the funding opportunity announcement…
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
…Rahm said the action comes at an opportune time as the industry navigates several challenges related to COVID-19, labor, and transportation. “Very appreciative of that and the USDA enacting a…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…environment, our farms and ranches, and rural communities,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Reducing barriers, addressing challenges, and encouraging opportunities for all farmers and ranchers, no matter…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…referred to AB 888 as a “short-term win” as the state moves to remedy some of the challenges within the sector. AB 888 should allow smaller producers to better compete…
Week in Review: Port Congestion as Bad as Ever, USDA to Invest in Drought Relief
Port congestion continues to create challenges as nearly 70 container ships were waiting to offload their cargo either at anchor or drifting off the ports of Long Beach and Los…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…while protecting the hardest-hit communities,” Governor Newsom said in a press release. “We’re deploying a comprehensive approach to meet the sobering challenges of the extreme weather patterns that imperil our…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…school nutrition professionals obtain nutritious food for students. Tackling these challenges head-on better positions USDA to respond in the future as new challenges emerge.” A total of $500 million has…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
Issues of meat processing have been highlighted over the past year due to challenges that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent white paper points out where improvements can…
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
…Dr. Barb Glenn highlighted the disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges created within the food supply chain as underscoring the need for enhancing emergency food supply networks….
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
…benefits and challenges of a statewide network,” Henderson noted. “We were seeking to gather input on the benefits of a system that would provide advance information about pesticides being applied…
Use of H-2A Program More Than Triples Between 2010 and 2019
…increase from 79,000 back in 2010. The report also notes that individual farm businesses may be dealing with increasing local labor challenges, which is increasing reliance on FLCs to help…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…full capacity and implementing more thorough enforcement of the Shipping Act. Other steps suggested by the coalition include supporting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and establishing an interagency workgroup specifically…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
…challenges faced by meat and poultry packers and processors in meeting extraordinary consumer demand to Biden Administration officials, Potts sent a letter to Secretary Vilsack. The letter is in response…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
…also strongly encourage the agencies to continue to conduct outreach, to listen carefully to the concerns of farmers and ranchers, and to understand the unique challenges they face on their…