…is very exciting,” said Mike Curry, almond huller/sheller with Johnson Farms. “The entire production and supply chain, including the consumer, will benefit from the development of new products from almond…
Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
…offers more than 170,000 different products, covering nearly all areas of foodservice such as specialty food and beverages, kitchen supplies and heavy equipment. Orders that are sent out for next-day…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…indications that erect barriers to U.S. exports of products that rely on common food names. Industry leaders said the ultimate impact of the agreement, which must be approved by Congress,…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…to increase. We need to continue to find ways to make sure that dairy fits into sustainable food systems going forward. It’s been a really positive discussion about how we…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…future, but also understands the public safety standpoint of FDA’s announcement days before a major holiday based around food. “According to the CDC, this strain of E. coli is a…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
…Canada, and imposes new disciplines on Canada’s supply management system. The agreement also preserves and expands critical access for U.S. poultry and egg producers and addresses Canada’s discriminatory wheat grading…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…future. The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) recently came to an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding which agency will have regulatory responsibilities. The…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…high-quality foods produced by farm families. “Farmers and ranchers continue to face challenges outside of the farm bill. Every day we struggle to find the workers we need. Exports were…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…emissions. The sustainability program is designed to further prove to the global textile supply chain that the American cotton industry remains committed to responsible production. “We anticipate as development work…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Rickey “R.D.” James to talk about forest management, climate change and the reliability of California water supply. In October, President Trump…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…through two different programs that seek to remedy the veterinary shortages. While not frequently mentioned in the discussion of the food supply chain, veterinarians play an integral role in keeping…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…supply during that time is dominated by the golden state. Monterey County Agriculture Commissioner Henry Gonzales told Salinas-based newspaper The Californian that it’s very likely from his region. Romaine growers…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has found that for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, farmers and ranchers receive only 11.3 cents. The annual Thanksgiving edition of the NFU Farmer’s Share…