…‘First Receiver in the rule. “It’s defined as the first entity to take possession and ownership of the product beyond the farm,” said Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability Ed Treacy….
Food Traceability Proposed Rule Raises Concerns from Industry Members
…Foods, establishes enhanced recordkeeping standards for foods on the Food Traceability List. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability, Ed Treacy said the proposal is a…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…weighed in with their support for the bills. “Farmers and ranchers already face unpredictable challenges beyond our control yet persevere to protect our nation’s supply of food, fiber and renewable…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…community, particularly during difficult times. “The last several years have brought an onslaught of uncertainty for America’s farmers and ranchers-from weather extremes to the disruptions of international markets to COVID-19…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…supply chain.” The COVID relief legislation includes several provisions that will benefit the agricultural sector and rural communities. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist, John Newton has indicated that nearly…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…Farmers, business owners, and workers across the food supply chain will see additional assistance to respond to market disruption, as well.” Funding from the legislation will be used for supporting…
California Snow Levels Low, Matching Water Storage Levels
…said Sean de Guzman, Chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section. “Additionally, our statewide automated snow sensor network is reporting 61 percent of average to date as…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Continues with PureCrop1
…Stoll said that PureCrop1 is a unique option for growers. PureCrop1 utilizes nanotechnology to offer a mode of action unlike any other. This week’s winner will receive a 100-gallon supply…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…does include several billion dollars for USDA to utilize for purchasing food products as well as taking efforts to help support the ag and food supply chain resiliency during COVID,”…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…Growing, is taking place at Tractor Supply Co. stores across the nation, now through February 28th. At checkout, you can make a donation of your choice that will go directly…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…January, which should warrant a CFAP application extension. “In mid-February farmers and ranchers in many portions of the country experienced hazardous travel conditions, power outages and broadband disruptions that not…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…The pandemic has created significant turmoil in the food supply chain. Vilsack has indicated there is a lot of work ahead, but he is grateful for the opportunity to rise…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…San Joaquin River Exchange, and San Joaquin Settlement contractors are all allocated 75 percent of their contract supply. The Friant Division Class 1 is allocated at 20 percent, and Class…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…industry. The uncertainty of the Chinese market is also playing a factor in projections for cotton supply and demand. At the recent National Cotton Council annual meeting, Vice President of…