…role the organic industry can play in expanding opportunities for value-added agriculture, strengthening supply chains and generating revenue for farmers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “For…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
…more robust workforce. A lack of labor has been a common issue in many areas of the overall food supply chain. As technology continues to advance and become integrated within…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…and provides no benefit to animals or consumers.” One particular issue industry groups have continually raised is what Prop 12 will mean for the supply chain and availability of products….
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…and farm businesses. Additionally, the Centers will provide subawards of up to $100,000 to support regional projects. Awards will be applied to projects supporting activities including food safety, value chain…
VofV: CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong Talks Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
…role and initiatives to support California agriculture on key points like sustainable pest management, water (whether drought or flood), supply chain difficulties and an aging workforce. This episode of the…
May Snow Survey Still Shows Abundant Snowpack
…only a handful of years in the historical record compared to this year’s results,” manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit, Sean de Guzman said in a…
A Dozen More Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
…need for long-term groundwater management planning to ensure a safe and reliable groundwater supply that can be accessed during both wet years and the driest years without causing negative impacts.”…
VofV: Amazon Web Services’ Elizabeth Fastiggi on Guiding the Industry to be More Predictive with Agtech Innovation
…has in supporting innovation to connect all areas along the agricultural supply chain. “That’s what our company at AWS is doing, helping customers innovate more quickly and move much faster…
Natural Gas May Get More Expensive in the Future
…supply chain bottlenecks may contribute to higher domestic energy costs in the future. A CoBank report says, “Over the past 100 years, the U.S. has been a natural gas island…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…State Water Project (SWP) deliveries. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is increasing water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. “Water supply conditions and careful management of reservoir…
Optimism in the Ag Equipment Market
…and the ag customers they serve can’t be overlooked. Eideberg says, “Overall, far too many equipment manufacturers still feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions.” Listen…
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
…resulted from tight supply. Over the year, the top export markets for U.S. potatoes were Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, in descending order. The value of U.S….
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…and increase affordable food supply for more Americans, while promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring equity for all producers. “Producers transitioning to organic can count on NRCS for assistance through…
Record-Breaking Snowpack Brings Additional Flood Risk
…a snow water equivalent of 54 inches. The April 3 survey results reflected 221 percent of the average for that location. Manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting…