…will help us to mitigate many other challenges while at the same time bringing new opportunities to our industry.” Saa detailed some of the positive attributes of off-ground harvesting during…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase. WAPA recently sent a letter to CalEPA Secretary Jared Blumenfeld detailing the challenges a tiered…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
An array of agricultural groups met in Phoenix, Arizona last week to go over challenges facing the U.S. cattle market. The meeting was held at the request of the Livestock…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
…those markets as they continue to open back up in this post-COVID world.” Listen to the radio report below. Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline About the…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
…issues as it relates to trucking challenges. In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. The U.S. Food…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
Agricultural producers are facing more transportation issues as it relates to trucking challenges. The cost of shipping has been steadily increasing over the past year. Additionally, there are reports of…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation
…“We know that growers like to get information from other growers…That’s the idea behind the Almond Journey. It’s growers, sharing their personal stories of their journey and overcoming challenges along…
Port Conditions Improving, But Still Work to Be Done
…State Board of Food and Agriculture at its most recent meeting. Seroka explained that things are moving at a better pace in the L.A. port, however there are still challenges…
Week in Review: $3.4 Billion Drought Package Unveiled and Ag Exporters Demand Action
…with shipping container challenges. A bipartisan group of Central Valley lawmakers and elected officials are calling for more drought action from Governor Gavin Newsom. Plans were announced to launch the…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…support ag businesses, associations, and governments in addressing the challenges created by COVID-19. LAMP grants are competitive with applications undergoing external peer review. Community partners or other stakeholders will be…
Almond Update: Despite Unstable Chinese Market, Some Positive Indications
…option available for importers, however, shipments remain unstable. Despite these challenges, there are some positive trends happening in the Chinese market. At the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference, Almond Board of California’s…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
Ag exporters are pushing for decisive action to remedy the situation with shipping container challenges. A group of agricultural and forest product organizations and companies sent a letter to Transportation…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…more and more popular with growers dealing with labor challenges. The costs associated with labor have been steadily increasing. The availability of a qualified workforce has also declined, making the…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
…Reliability, and Ratepayer Assistance would be the single largest investment to address drought challenges in California. During the Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Subcommittee 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and…