The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to strengthen the food supply chain through the Build Back Better initiative. More than $4 billion will be invested to ensure the…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…The collection of programs is aimed at providing financial assistance to farmers and ranchers navigating market disruptions related to COVID-19. Industry organizations including the National Association of Conservation Districts and…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…the groups are calling on Congress to find solutions to ensure an adequate workforce within the beef supply chain. Finally, the industry groups are also seeking improved oversight of cattle…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…or eliminate long-standing tax code provisions that are fundamental to the financial health of production agriculture and the businesses that supply its inputs, transport its products, and market its commodities.”…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…to the minimal supply of heavy-duty pallets. UFPA has voiced concern that the pallet shortages will have a considerable impact all the way down the food supply chain. Delays in…
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
…which varieties of citrus are most popular among growers. While the major disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to wane, producers are paying close attention to market trends…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…assistance. “This type of investment into our future has a proven track record of improving regional supply chain resiliency. It will also translate into new wealth and opportunities, particularly for…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…of packer capacity and captive supply, along with oversight were also points of concern. In addition, the groups discussed better enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The purpose behind…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
While the major disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to wane, producers are paying close attention to market trends and other evolving issues. Although California’s current lack of…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
…have financed water supply projects such as Temperance Flat and other dam projects. Despite approval from voters, much of the intended work related to the bond measure was never carried…
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
…the critical importance of an effective and efficient supply chain. Friedmann gave an example of an almond exporter that never regained a Japanese customer after another country was able to…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…getting a significant boost. “After a year of so many disruptions, it’s really exciting that the May revise builds on the $285 million that was proposed in the Governor’s January…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…work to be done to bring efficiency back up to where it was before the pandemic. The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central…
CVP Adds Water Supply Hold for Northern California
The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central Valley Project (CVP) water contractors located north of the Delta. The bureau said the announcement is…