…provided additional food and other useful resources. A typical farm might include a few chickens, a hog or two, a cow and perhaps some sheep. These animals helped supply the…
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
…believes the Central Valley’s agricultural importance is not adequately reflected in its political representation. California’s food production supports the state’s economy and contributes to the nation’s food supply, making agricultural…
Medgene and FFAR Partner to Develop New World Screwworm Vaccine for Cattle
…livestock industries. That potential impact extends beyond individual animal losses. A serious outbreak could create additional costs for livestock producers and affect the broader supply chain through animal health management,…
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
…impact,” Speer said. He compared the complexity of adjusting the beef supply chain to turning a large ship, emphasizing that changes in supply take time to move through the system…
EPA Proposal Would Restore 770 Million Renewable Fuel Credits
…associated with small refinery exemptions, ensuring that waived blending obligations do not reduce the overall amount of renewable fuel required in the U.S. transportation fuel supply. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin…
Fall Berry Supplies Expected to Increase as Demand Grows
…Any resulting supply limitations could affect the overall availability of berries as the season progresses. These regional differences will be important for retailers and other industry members as they plan…
Proposed Russian Diesel Supplies Draw Support and Criticism
…the agricultural supply chain. Whether the proposed shipments will translate into lower diesel prices for producers remains uncertain. The announcement has placed renewed attention on fuel affordability and the potential…
USDA Urges Livestock and Poultry Producers to Strengthen Bird Flu Biosecurity
…officials track the virus in dairy cattle and identify potential cases. It also supports efforts to communicate information about the disease and maintain consumer confidence in the milk supply. As…
Kyle Kirkland Discusses Water Management, Rising Costs and California’s Agricultural Future
…to plan for the future. Kirkland also described agricultural production as a matter of national security, given the Central Valley’s importance to the nation’s food supply. Affordability was another major…
California Trucking Faces Rising Fuel Costs and Regulations
…supply chain. California Election Could Shape the Business Outlook Papagni asks Smith how the upcoming gubernatorial election could affect California’s transportation and energy industries, discussing the potential outcomes involving Steve…
California Trucking Costs Mount as Fuel, Insurance and Regulations Squeeze Agriculture
…California’s rising transportation costs. The discussion explored how insurance, regulations and changing trucking technology could affect the state’s agricultural supply chain. For Woods, the financial pressure has reached a point…
34th Annual Nutrient Management Conference Set for October in Stockton
…will include stops at fertilizer manufacturing facilities, giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about the fertilizer supply chain and production process. Registration Now Open The conference is designed to…
USDA Walnut Purchase Provides Support for California Industry
…can be more difficult to sell. USDA Walnut Purchase Supports Demand The USDA purchase works through a competitive bidding process involving walnut packers. Companies submit bids to supply the program,…
Record Diesel Prices Put Export Restrictions in Focus
…exports. The debate centers on whether keeping more diesel in the domestic market could ease prices for agricultural and transportation users while avoiding disruptions elsewhere in the fuel supply chain….