…reinitiation of consultation on its Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. All of the major agricultural headlines can be found directly in your inbox by…
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
…1.36 percent annually from 2010 to 2019, well below the Global Agricultural Productivity Index target of 1.73 percent. The report says human-caused climate change has slowed global agricultural productivity growth…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…on agriculture trade between the two countries. In the statement, the leaders say, “We reaffirm the importance of our two nations’ exceptional agricultural trading relationship.” The discussions highlighted the importance…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
…and Workforce Development Agency is also being directed to increase education, job training, and workforce development opportunities for port workers and other workers across the supply chain. The recent order…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
…or more employees to provide workers with 80 hours of supplemental paid sick leave for COVID-19 related reasons. That requirement is no longer in place. “That leaves benefit information, whatever…
NASS Collecting Additional Information on Local Food Practices
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be collecting additional information on agricultural products marketed as local foods during 2020. Earlier this year, NASS collected detailed data on 2020 local…
FVIAC to Hold Virtual Meeting November 3-4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee will be holding a virtual meeting on November 3-4. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
A new citrus cost study has been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. The document outlines…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…we are thinking outside the box to help producers mitigate the effects of drought, which is a necessary first step to realizing the Secretary’s vision of ensuring agricultural producers get…
EPA, Army Announce Regional Roundtables on WOTUS
…public health, protects the environment, agricultural activity, and economic growth. The EPA says in a news release, “Crafting a lasting definition of WOTUS means that we must bolster our understanding…
White House Takes Steps to Address Supply Chain Issues
…and if federal support is necessary, he’ll direct them to take all appropriate actions. In addition to the expanded hours, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union workers are willing to…
Week in Review: Better Insurance Options for Farms, Ag Falling Behind in Political Spending
…of grains and feeds, oilseeds, livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
USTR Tai Meets with Chinese Counterpart
…workers, farmers and businesses. Left off the table was discussion around a Phase Two agreement with China. Meanwhile, Tai participated in the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial in Italy Tuesday…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…helping the agricultural community as it continues to struggle with issues of wildfire. “With a tighter insurance market due to wildfire risks, many farmers and vintners need more coverage than…