…outbreak. Demographics are also changing in rural America and across farm households. Meanwhile, technology is rapidly opening new applications for producers and throughout the marketing chain, and new markets are…
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
…change in crop or demand from the 1960’s until recently. But now demand has been increasing, and growers see a chance to create a stable supply that grows with demand….
Climate Change Report – USDA
…change is likely to cause disruptions in food production and a decrease in food safety, which in turn leads to local availability limitations and increases in food prices, with these…
Propane Irrigation Proving Beneficial to California
…can cost considerably less to purchase than diesel irrigation engines, and they can reduce fuel costs considerably. Abundant Supply Propane is made in America, primarily from domestic natural gas, and…
EPA Improves Final RVOs
…remains concerned that the final rule continues to rely on the “distribution waiver” that redefines supply as demand and was rejected by Congress when the RFS was enacted into law….
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
…while continuing to provide a safe and adequate food supply. All sides of the table were represented in these discussions, including the retail community. Representatives from Costco, Tyson Foods and…
Reducing Food Waste
…it, spend a lot of time shelving it and checking it out at the grocery store. In the supply chain there are a lot of people employed who take pride…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…reliable water supplies regardless of weather patterns. California depends on groundwater for a major portion of its annual water supply, and sustainable groundwater management is essential to a reliable and…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…climate change, and contribute to reliable water supplies regardless of weather patterns. California depends on groundwater for a major portion of its annual water supply, and sustainable groundwater management is…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…and protecting vital sensitive wetlands that provide important wildlife habitat and improve water quality.” ACEP’s agricultural land easements not only protect the long-term viability of the nation’s food supply by…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…the state’s water resources. The study will examine the conditions that contribute to the current drought, looking at the effect decreased water supply and unpredictable water quality have on agriculture,…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…meal in our marketbasket,” AFBF Deputy Chief Economist John Anderson said. “There were some production disruptions earlier this year due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the Midwest….
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
…and floral supply chain. PMA helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. For more information, visit www.pma.com. Click here to find…
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
…hearing reaffirmed the widely-held concern that disruptions to that historic partnership would have devastating effects on both our international food aid programs and our military readiness. Any effort to move…