The current supply chain crisis would cause “irreparable harm” to agriculture. Leprino Foods President and CEO Mike Durkin told the House Agriculture Committee, “This export crisis may well result in…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
…be sorely needed to meet the agricultural needs of the future. “In the 21st century, we are facing the convergence of critical challenges to the agricultural food system: climate change,…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
…during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. President Biden announced that the United States intends to mobilize $1 billion in investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation over…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…continues to trend higher. The low supply combined with increasing demand has resulted in a beneficial price situation for growers. “It’s really good, some of the highest Prima prices that…
New Federal-State Partnership to Address Transportation Infrastructure
A new partnership between state and federal officials seeks to bolster transportation infrastructure. Issues of transportation continue to create significant challenges in the food supply chain. Governor Gavin Newsom recently…
Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports
…consider reducing carbon in the steel and aluminum supply chain as part of the agreement, including greater incentives to reduce carbon across steel and aluminum production. The U.S. Trade Representative’s…
VofV: Hands-Free is the Only Way to Be
…food safety reports, compliance documents, etc) are exactly precise. (Bonus: AgVoice CEO/Co-founder Bruce Rasa reveals how the AgSharks Pitch Competition allowed him to leverage the PERFECT ecosystem for success.) Sponsored…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
…and help strengthen resistance to pest attack. “The first thing is they induce systemic resistance. They also build soil structure because some biostimulants are food for beneficial microbes and some…
House Ag Committee Hearing on Supply Chain Disruptions
The House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on supply chain issues on Wednesday, November 3. The hearing, titled “The Immediate Challenges to our Nation’s Food Supply Chain,” will address…
Tai: Reduce Tensions Between U.S. and China
…market and population, and they all need to be fed. China needs ag imports, and that is something we can supply.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-01-21
…ongoing efforts to improve global food security, and the latest FDA report on pesticide residue levels. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
U.S.-Mexico Ag Officials Establish Working Group
…free flow of food across our borders and the continued development of technology that supports global climate resiliency.” The Tri-National Agricultural Accord is the primary opportunity for senior state and…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
Senate lawmakers announced the bipartisan Food Security is National Security Act. The legislation would give top U.S. agriculture and food officials permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in…
Week in Review: Record-Setting Port Traffic and Pesticide Residues Remain Low
The cargo processed through the Port of Los Angeles made it the busiest September in the port’s 114-year history. The most recent pesticide report from the U.S. Food and Drug…