…company itself, but further up the value chain. Nearly a dozen industry organizations submitted comments on the proposed SEC rule, detailing concerns for farmers. “Without changes and clarifications, the Proposed…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…saw during the early stages of the pandemic how shocks to labor and our supply chain, some of which still persist today, how they impacted the ability of farmers to…
Almond Update: Promoting Pollinator Health Beyond National Pollinator Week
…its partner nurseries help supply milkweed seed ecotypes to support monarch butterfly habitat. Free technical assistance, milkweed plugs, and specialized seed mixes are available through the California Working Lands Free…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
…out more at WGA.com. Priority Sampling Founder and CEO Rafael Davila joins the podcast to talk about his company’s efforts to improve the safety of the food supply chain. “I…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…Prop 12 should be reversed. “We commend the Biden administration for taking action to stop ill-considered ballot initiatives like California’s Proposition 12 that undermine vital supply chains, national markets and…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
…and former president of the American Beekeeping Federation, Gene Brandi points out, drought means fewer flowers and that means less natural food for the honeybees. “We’re having a drought in…
Problems Continue for Honeybees
Honeybees are vital for much of our food, but they continue to struggle. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Image by vojta001 from Pixabay Pollinators are currently in the spotlight,…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…Food Supply Chain Act, Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act. The package addresses a variety of issues ranging from meat packing and cattle marketing to fertilizer and precision…
Ukraine Invasion Costly for Americans
Russia’s war against Ukraine is hitting Americans in the pocketbook and many overseas in the stomach. From soaring food costs to skyrocketing fuel prices, the war in Ukraine is taking…
National Pollinator Week Kicks Off
…in part, “Pollinator health is important to the well-being of U.S. agriculture, food security, and the Nation’s overall economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture invests in and supports pollinator health…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
…organizations are calling for a more targeted approach to improving water supply availability. Amidst ongoing drought conditions, development of the Sites Reservoir Project continues to move forward. Subscribe to the…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Zippy Duvall commented. “Record-high shipping costs and shortages of containers have created bottlenecks at our ports and worsened supply chain issues at a time of growing demand domestically and overseas….
Almond Update: Industry Participation is Paramount for United Action
Industry participation such as serving on committees, subcommittees, and working groups offers an opportunity to help guide efforts undertaken by the Almond Board of California (ABC). Food Safety Manager at…
Optimism for Positive Movement with Sites Reservoir Project
…the state. “We’re really all in this together so any good news for water supply is good news for everybody. I think working together is the way to accomplish that…