…the resiliency of supply chains. Up to $400 million is being invested as a means to address food affordability and stabilize agricultural supply chains. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
Syngenta Opens $15 Million Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab
Bill Tomlinson, Syngenta Head of Global Seed Production & Supply Operations, speaks at the facility debut. Photo: Sabrina Halvorson/AgNet Media It’s the culmination of ten years of plans and $15…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…services says the boost in reimbursements will help provide financial relief for schools so they can continue serving high-quality meals to students amid higher food costs and continuing supply chain…
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. Last week independent truckers effectively shut down operations at the eighth-largest port…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
…was fantastic to connect with our stakeholders, our buyers, and importers. The Philippines is our eighth-largest market for U.S. agricultural and food products, coming in just over $3 billion annually…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…meat and dairy operations to compete for workers with significantly inflated wages compared to average hourly wages. The report, “Tending to America’s Food Supply: The Essential Role of Immigrants in…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…Another cause for concern includes the expansion and extension of the “excess loss limitation.” “In the face of a possible recession, 40-year high inflation, unprecedented supply-chain challenges, and chronic labor…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…through the passage of the Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, which authorized the training of additional canine teams,” the letter states. “The Beagle Brigade Act would provide…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…a news release. “We appreciate the commission’s recognition that adding unnecessary import costs would have made it difficult for farmers to access an affordable supply of this crucial nutrient at…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers water supply and cybersecurity threats, organic producers getting technical assistance from the state…
Borlaug Fellows Announced
…by USDA. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has announced the 2022 Borlaug Fellows. Since 2004, the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program has promoted agricultural productivity, food…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…rates, and reliable service. This story was contributed by the NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
…it could have been as high as 1.2 billion pounds. So, the supply isn’t going to be as great as it once was believed,” Matoian noted. This year was expected…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…from this grand occupation have the tools necessary to continue to produce the food and fiber that we rely on for our existence.” He said agriculture is a capital-intensive industry,…