…industry built on relationships and working relationships between educational institutions, growers, and private companies have been a pillar for advancement. Despite overcoming many of the challenges, there was still some…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
There is a sense of industry optimism as 2021 comes to a close. Despite several challenges related to COVID and logistical complications, almond growers have endured. Overall, the almond industry…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-22-21
…investments required by Prop 12 present challenges for pork producers and how to plan ahead for crop protection needs in order to avoid supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag exports largely overcome logistical challenges but could have…
Ag Exports Largely Overcome Logistical Challenges But Could Have Been Better
…these logistical challenges fixed.” Listen to the radio report below. Ag Exports Largely Overcome Logistical Challenges But Could Have Been Better About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Uncertainty at California Ports Continues to Create Problems
…delays have been particularly difficult for the fresh produce industry to navigate. Some economists have a more pessimistic view on the port challenges, with projections for the issues to continue…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-20-21
…2021, details on the hybrid California Small Farm Conference, and almond growers in Sacramento feeling the pressure of water challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues within the supply chain. Once a…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressed concern about how agricultural exports are suffering under continuing challenges. A letter was sent to some of the leading ocean carriers highlighting the issues…
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
…producers persevered and kept farming, especially when it came to water challenges. Based on 2021, implications from a dry water year with water shortages and cut-offs are expected to have…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…said there are currently several frustrating challenges on the trade front for the current administration. “It’s been frustrating that we didn’t get our trade ambassador confirmed until June of this…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…through the American Rescue Plan Act. The program is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address food system challenges dating back decades and further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These investments…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Earlier this week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021. The bill seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…ups and downs of the year. As with most years, there have been some successes and challenges. Almond Board of California Chair Brian Wahlbrink explained that overall, it has been…