…and unique to their geographic area,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This program will help get local and regional agricultural products into schools, food banks and…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…taking to build a more resilient supply chain and better food system and to increase competition in agricultural markets. These steps are pursuant to President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…standards for our agricultural exports. The ongoing supply chain and marine port challenges are restricting our farmers’ ability to reach overseas opportunities,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…a positive year. With multiple years now of significant production, demand has remained strong for California almonds. “We’re doing a great job on the sales side through the 100+ processors…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…Innovation at Western Growers, the education session addressed the question of marketing around sustainable and regenerative practices. Duflock explained that both ‘regenerative’ and ‘sustainable’ have become very popular buzzwords, but…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering western water concerns, NRCS celebrating Healthy Soils Week and…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
…agricultural water. FDA has indicated that the proposal is in response to stakeholder feedback, addressing concerns about the complexity of the ag water requirements. “The proposed rule is the latest…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
…fall by $20.2 billion in 2021. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast Sponsored Content…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…insurance policy by adding flexibilities around how producers work with processors as well as improving consistency with the most recent USDA hemp regulation. “Hemp is an emerging crop, and we…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
…and efficiently.” In August, the FMCSA extended the waiver to November 30. Further, a provision in the infrastructure bill recently signed into law expanded the miles agricultural truckers can drive…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
…their stores when they are in short supply. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain…
VofV: The Next Wave of AgTech – Plant Probiotics
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…