…“So next Christmas, do you order your walnuts from California? Or do you order them from somewhere else because you’re not sure the California industry will be able to supply…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain” allocates $1 billion to expand independent processing capacity. Several industry groups commended the action plan, including the American Farm Bureau Federation…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…plant pest and disease programs and for a revamped agricultural guestworker program, obtained relief for winegrape growers from the Food and Drug Administration’s produce safety rule, and secured federal money…
Multistate Scientists Seek HLB Tolerance
…already been detected in California, which grows 80% of America’s fresh citrus. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is supporting scientists at the University of California, Riverside (UCR); the…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…property is impacted. “Farmers are dedicated to protecting the resources they’re entrusted with while raising the food our country relies on,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We support responsible rules…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how equipment manufacturers are responding to supply chain disruptions…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
…out more at WGA.com. Karen Ross (California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary) delves into the opportunities 2022 offers for the California farming industry – including meaningful ways to the…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
…challenges across the supply chain, exposing a food system that was rigid, consolidated, and fragile. Antitrust and market regulatory enforcement is essential to enabling the competition necessary to transform our…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…exporters by state and federal agencies through the latest effort. The Port of Oakland is a critical piece of the export supply chain for agricultural producers who have suffered severely…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering data from the first snow survey, Omicron and supply…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…for consumers.” The funding is part of the Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain. In an effort to expand independent processing…
Snowpack Survey Provides Hope for Season Ahead
…as it is a critical element used to forecast water supply for the year. With the Sierra snowpack contributing to nearly 30 percent of the state’s water supply, the continual…
Citrus Forecast Down for Navel and Mandarin Varieties
…very good quality.” The California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report from the California Department of Food and Agriculture initially projected a crop size of 70 million cartons. The number would…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers losing billions over supply chain challenges, potential…