…discussing the potential for collaboration. “A lot of the issues they’re having is with the plant characteristics that are currently in the industry: finding exposed fruit and getting the robots…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…workers. Listen to the radio report below. CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
…be used to support improvements to port infrastructure. Enhancements to the electric grid and power structures would receive $73 billion in funding support. Issues of rail services would also be…
Health Bite: Which Diet is Best?
…we enjoy eating, even if that means a daily dose of Doritos. I’m serious. A second point to consider is whether you have any diagnosed health issues. For example, if…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
…issues. Heirs will have the ability to use the loan funding to help resolve title issues through the purchasing or consolidation of property interests. Loans can also be applied to…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
…hearing titled “State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, Recovery, and Rebuilding.” Representatives heard from several agricultural professors and an industry analyst. Some of the issues highlighted during the hearing…
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
…in issues of smoke exposure. Wildfire smoke has made it difficult for many producers to find buyers for their winegrapes. The winegrape oversupply further complicated the issue, as buyers were…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
…you’re dealing with government issues, or cartel issues, or truck strikes, or whatever else it is down there. It’s not an easy place to do business. Building infrastructure in Mexico…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…navel orangeworm issues this season will want to pay particular attention to mummy nuts in the Fall. “Dormant applications of insecticides can be advantageous but for mummy nuts that are…
Smoke Exposure Impact on Winegrape Contracts Detailed in New Report
Smoke exposure has become even more of an issue for producers in recent years, with record-setting wildfires occurring more frequently. A recent report details some of the contract issues in…
Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research
…impact of smoke exposure on the winegrape industry and the need for financial support to better understand the issue. The funding will allow for better collaboration between industry members and…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…reviews from the agriculture industry. “NCBA has long been on the forefront of issues like accurate ‘Product of the USA’ labeling, competitive and transparent markets, and a more resilient supply…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…inventory when there simply was no other option. This targeted assistance will help livestock and poultry producers that were among the hardest hit by the pandemic alleviate some financial burden…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…Federation (AFBF) and National Farmers Union were encouraged by the announcement. “AFBF notes President Biden’s effort to address several pressing issues facing America’s farmers and ranchers comes at a time…