…and Science Division of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bettencourt developed and coordinated national water and science policy, expanding her extensive knowledge of state and national water issues and…
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
…that this industry has done to develop consumers. Markets around the world really responded during COVID in a very positive way.” Challenges were many over the past year. Complicating issues…
Promotable California Table Grape Volume Continues Through December
…with exports to Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan steady, in spite of the worldwide shipping issues. In the U.S. and Canada, Nave said late season retail…
Getting a Second Chance With USDA Programs
…producers is critical for ensuring that USDA is responding to localized issues. “It’s a really important process for the producer to be engaged in, in order to make the agency…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…are creating problems for industry members, specifically issues with transportation. The cost and availability of shipping containers are making it difficult to get products to international markets. Matoian noted that…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…large investment in innovation is an acknowledgement of California agricultural and conservation partnerships’ ability to address emerging and existing conservation issues.” Awarded Projects in California: Climate-smart Irrigation for Drought, Fertility,…
Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
The boards of directors for the U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers met last week in Kansas City. Supply chain issues were one of many topics…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…spending over the next five years. Funding will be used to address issues of roads and bridges, broadband expansion, improvements on ports and inland waterways, and much-needed investment in water…
Dairy Export Issues Highlighted During White House Roundtable
Dairy export issues were one of the many aspects discussed during a recent virtual roundtable focused on supply chain challenges. Members of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force…
White House: Infrastructure Deal to Improve Supply Chain
…address a variety of issues. Despite global disruptions due to the pandemic, The White House says America is moving record numbers of goods from ports to shelves and homes. The…
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
…a collaborative benefit to ecosystem issues and irrigated agriculture,” said Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition. “Right now, agriculture is going to wind up – at…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…to address these issues in a multi-lateral and holistic manner,” the groups state in the letter. “Without multilateral engagement to find solutions, these issues will create long lasting impacts to…
Supply Chain Holes Will Take Time to Fill
Supply chain issues are challenging the agricultural sector, and farmers and ranchers hoping for quick solutions may be out of luck. The Associated Press reports a significant backlog of ships…
Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Weakens
…wide variety of issues, with concerns about input price rises topping the list. The Farm Capital Investment Index remains weak, in large part because of supply chain problems as four…