…and it doesn’t look like its slowing down. One of the things we’ve seen over the last couple of years is the vulnerabilities of an international supply chain,” said Sayer….
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…continue to experience supply chain disruptions and congestion for a variety of reasons,” the coalition stated. “Even with the recent joint statement, supply chain stakeholders remain concerned about the potential…
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
In a new survey conducted by the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), 76% of consumers said they have confidence in farmers to protect produce safety. Government agencies are also…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-05-22
…new grant program and a new food safety certification for a specialty crop program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
New Biobased Product Program
…this program, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) can award up to $10 million divided among the highest-rated applications that include eligible universities and private-sector partners. Listen…
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
…still has in place. “Anti-microbial washes in our poultry, there was no specific discussion on that, neither was there on food additives and feed. And, I’m really happy on that,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-04-22
…California producers continuing to rise to challenge regulatory constraints, and details about the food safety hotline to avoid foodborne illness during your holiday cookouts. Tune in to the show for…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…of them is the general supply chain challenges that we’ve had as we’ve recovered from COVID. Another one is the Federal Reserve Bank’s expansion of the money supply which has…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-01-22
…last year, and supply chain issues hampering necessary truck replacements. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
…current funding availability. The shift to a rolling selection process is in response to market conditions such as cost inflation and supply chain challenges. As LOIs will be reviewed in…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…of the Almond Journey Podcast, ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott talks about global supply and demand drivers. Waycott describes his experience from a recent trip to Spain, Portugal, India,…
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
…food service operators, and other types of importers, and impose new conditions on the allocation and use of the TRQs. U.S. Representative Ron Kind, a Wisconsin Democrat, says it’s a…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
…National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will be awarding funding support among the highest-rated applications from eligible entities which includes certain universities and private-sector partners. USDA will be partnering…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-29-22
…toward increased incentives for equipment replacement, and scientists researching artificial photosynthesis to grow food in space. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…