…will be at the forefront of the new plan. With improved tools and modernized processes, FSIS will be better equipped to protect the nation’s food supply. Collaboration Across Federal Agencies…
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
…LeMay noted. The cooler conditions are contributing to better fruit set and ripening, giving growers optimism for higher yields and quality. Navigating Trade and Tariffs While Canada and Mexico remain…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…transport. Water Scarcity and Solar Land Use Debates The looming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) deadlines—set for full enforcement by 2030—add urgency to California’s water crisis. Foglio painted a grim…
Beef Industry Backs USDA Farm Security Plan
…to have a commitment from the entire Trump administration to work on ways to further protect us and better protect us will give us that confidence so we can continue…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…includes $4.5 billion in American agricultural exports, a boost to farmers and food producers across the U.S. A highlight of the pact is a commitment by the Indonesian Wheat Flour…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…about animal welfare. They describe the Food Security and Farm Protection Act as a sweeping attempt to roll back those protections without offering federal standards in their place. Potential Impact…
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
…and a strong forecast, California almond growers are looking ahead to a promising 2025 harvest. The increased production reflects both industry resilience and better growing conditions after recent years of…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…season,” Broad explains. “Now, if you’re running an additional 250 to 300 hours in the off-season, you better be flushing it. You better do all the things that you do…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…cattle management and animal care. By encouraging ranchers to become BQA certified, the industry can build consumer trust through verified standards and education. Building Consumer Trust Through Certification Recent consumer…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…aid from the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025, which was passed by Congress at the end of the previous year. This announcement pertains specifically to stage one of…
IFPA Strengthens Voice with UNEP Recognition
…key decision-making forums. Cathy Burns, CEO of IFPA, described the UNEP accreditation as a significant advocacy milestone, allowing the organization to better influence discussions that impact the global supply chain….
Bianco: Every California Community Is Unique
…be addressed.” This principle, Bianco added, underscores his belief that government must act as a steward for all communities, not just the politically or economically dominant ones. Looking Ahead As…
Labor Crisis Still Looms Over California’s Fresh Fruit Industry
…reform. “It’s an uphill push,” he noted, though he remains hopeful that momentum will build around pending bills. The Administration’s Role and Mixed Messaging Hartwig pointed out that the Biden…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…As part of a broader enforcement action targeting 14 countries, this move places South Africa in a precarious economic position—despite its historically open trade relationship with the U.S. U.S. Citrus…