Fake meat boomed this spring when coronavirus outbreaks in packing houses led to media worries of possible disruptions in the meat supply. Those stories proved to be unfounded and now,…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…and donation programs, we share USDA’s goal of providing effective and timely assistance to families, farmers, and food supply businesses like food distributors,” the letter stated. “We are concerned, however,…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…involved in food production safe while maintaining a functional supply chain. The increased regulatory collaboration should allow for improved safety measures to be implemented without further straining the supply chain….
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…had to be trained on how to control the contagion. Hospitals needed to build up supplies – ventilators, masks, protective gear – all were in short supply. Our goal was…
Updated Allocations Bring Modest Increase for CVP Contractors
…south-of-the Delta,” California-Great Basin Regional Director Ernest Conant said in a press release. “Even with the recent gains in water supply, the year as a whole has still been relatively…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…have more research to help minimize these disruptions.” The collaborative effort will involve research conducted by the University of California-Davis, Oregon State University, and Washington State University. The lack of…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…our farmers with the tools they need to produce the world’s safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply, which will help us continue to Do Right and Feed Everyone…
Almond Update: New Acreage, Better Yields Fuels Big Jump in Almond Forecast
…that growth. Any increase in supply makes the market look at demand. In this interview, Waycott also gives AgNet West a look at the current almond position report, which has…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…plants to remain in operation after several plants closed due to coronavirus, which had a noticeable impact on the supply of meat in the U.S. The issue of market concentration…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…explained to AgNet West. “Nationwide, there’s been some disruptions of plants and that’s slowed things down. So, there is starting to be a backlog and its impacting prices in a…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
A group of more than 70 agricultural organizations is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to bring about more certainty for California’s water supply. The coalition is urging the Newsom Administration to…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
The food supply chain has undergone substantial disruption over the past two months as shelter in place orders have resulted in the closure of a significant portion of the foodservice…
Week in Review: Farm to Family Program Expanded, Water Lawsuits Increase
…strong despite early setbacks in the supply chain and diversified growers are enduring the market disruptions with relative success. See all the week’s top headlines by subscribing to the newsletter….
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…American people during these unprecedented times,” Secretary Perdue said in a news release. “America’s farmers and ranchers have experienced a dislocated supply chain caused by the Coronavirus. USDA is in…