…faced enormous challenges, which persist today, and they desperately need additional resources and continued flexibilities. The deal passed by Congress will ease some of the uncertainty and provide partial relief…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…food and agricultural systems and our supply chains. That is why research is so important – to understand the challenges, test theories, build resiliency, develop solutions, and take advantage of…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
Last week the agriculture industry’s challenge to California’s Prop 12 received support from the Biden administration. President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law and the announcement…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. “The ongoing economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic have created substantial financial challenges for small and very small producers to meet regulatory requirements and access…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CFBF hoping for quick action now that the Ocean Shipping Reform Act is…
Week in Review: New Shipping Options for Almonds & Land Fallowing Projections Increase
A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping options for almond producers. The lack of available water supplies could increase the amount of agricultural land fallowing than previously…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) into law on Thursday and has been met with substantial support from the agricultural industry. The legislation had just passed…
Almond Update: Industry Participation is Paramount for United Action
…far as our goals as an industry, I think we can do amazing things. And I think that’s already been shown in the challenges that we’ve already faced and overcome,”…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…get nuts to foreign markets. Almond Alliance President and CEO Aubrey Bettencourt said the project creates a shipping method to work around some of the ongoing challenges and will help…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-15-22
…USDA/NASS California Crop Condition report, and a collaboration bringing new shipping opportunities to the almond industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…are critical for addressing labor issues within the agricultural sector. The new pilot program will be tasked with addressing challenges that both laborers and employers encounter with the H-2A program….
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…action to address ongoing shipping challenges. OSRA was passed in the Senate back in March and will now be heading to President Joe Biden for a signature. Biden has noted…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
…report below. Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
…of Agriculture and has demonstrated a consistent ability to tackle difficult issues and to develop bi-partisan solutions to challenges when opposing views exist. These skills will serve him well as…