…fertilizers, fuel, and other inputs, alongside weather-related disruptions that have impacted yields. Commodity-specific concerns are also driving the push for aid. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, groups representing corn,…
American Agriculture History Minute: First National Western Stock Show
…Western Stock Show and Rodeo in 2008. The show has been held every year since 1906, except two, 1915 due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease and 2021…
Dock Worker Strikes Threaten U.S. Meat Exports
…ripple effects throughout the supply chain, echoing challenges experienced during previous disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, specific markets, including the Dominican Republic and Central America, heavily rely on exports…
Another Decline in Farm Income Expected for 2024
…even before the COVID-19 pandemic.” Lower crop receipts are a big reason for the drop, but falling production costs including feed, fuel, and fertilizer will help soften the impact. The…
COVID Shipping Problems Remain
Broccoli farm and big export trucks on background. Image by deyangeorgiev2/DepositPhotos image Though the global COVID pandemic officially ended more than a year ago, many of the issues we saw…
Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders
…biggest companies. Farm Policy News says St. Louis-based Bunge posted earnings of $1.73 a share in the second quarter, the lowest since the start of COVID-19 in 2020. The results…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…over 130 herds in 12 states have been infected by the H5N1 virus. “We’ve successfully taken lessons learned during COVID-19 and used them to better prepare for future public health…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…up stocks of powdered dairy products during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are still using those reserves. “China has done a pretty tremendous job growing milk output there, which has slightly…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…by ourselves and for me, a big ‘come to Jesus’ moment was during COVID when supply chains were breaking down and shipping was breaking down. We should just always be…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…relief payments to farmworkers as a result of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, NCAE notified USDA about actions taken by the United Farm Workers (UFW) in New…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…demands for export at a cheaper price than what California growers can accomplish. Moreover, the disruptions in the supply chain at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have not been…
Increasing Gap Between Supply and Demand of Pistachios
…more product in the overall market. “The last few years, especially since COVID, there has been sort of an increasing gap between the supply and demand of pistachios. Which just…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…has witnessed good shipments in the current crop year. However, Waycott acknowledged the complexity of changing consumption patterns and habits in a post-COVID world. “We’re studying that very hard, figuring…
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
…to 80 hours of supplementary paid sick leave, similar to the COVID sick day mandates, which Senator Gonzalez referenced in statements about the legislation. This encompasses situations where employees take…