…drought could have long-term impacts on our food supply, wildlife, and the livelihoods of Americans across the Western U.S.” NBC News says the letter supports a similar request this month…
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
The damage caused by recent ecological disasters has helped highlight agriculture’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross pointed out…
Hopes That Dry Year Will Prompt Action on Water Management and Storage
There is hope that the unfortunate conditions of California’s water supply this year will prompt decisive action on water management and storage. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Food and Agriculture Karen Ross spoke to the work being done to prepare the next generation of farm employees and what will be needed moving forward. There was also a…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…abundance of food. Grassley also says, “Every day that passes without qualified leadership in these positions means the U.S. is playing without a full team against our competitors. Agriculture trade…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…a press release. “While additional pandemic assistance remains to be announced in the coming weeks, USDA is also ramping up its efforts to make investments in the food supply chain…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…addressing food insecurity through the program to apply for reimbursements for eligible dairy donations. “The benefits of the Dairy Donation Program are twofold – it supplements other financial support for…
FDA Adjusts Lettuce Sampling Protocols for the Salinas Valley
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its lettuce sampling protocols for the Salinas Valley. FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in…
Trade Commission Finds That Fertilizer Imports Are Harming U.S. Industry
…(AFBF), Russia and Trinidad and Tobago supply more than 80 percent of UAN fertilizer imports. Last year, the total value of UAN imports from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago was…
Propane Prices Heading Higher
Liquid Propane prices in the U.S. could be heading higher based on current supply/demand factors. A Successful Farming article says that could mean higher corn drying costs for farmers this…
Joining U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Is Easy and Provides Industry Benefits
…to the overall supply chain and the demand for transparency continues to increase, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is setting a standard for sustainability in the cotton industry. The program tracks and…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
…the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA). “Farmers and ranchers care deeply about the quality of our crops – nothing is more important than producing safe, nutritious food. So, we must be…
New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources
…aims to increase soil health, protect water quality, and enhance conservation approaches on farms. Major food and agriculture companies such as General Mills, Bayer, Walmart, Cargill, Corteva, Pepsico, and even…
New Emergency Program to Help Rescue Animals During Disasters
…CVET will operate under a memorandum of understanding with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Office of Emergency Services. It will take some time to fully develop…