…Agricultural Processors Association) New members on the 23-person board of directors include: · Nick Biscay (Madera, Stanislaus Farm Supply) · Carrie Gahvejian (Fowler, Mid Valley Packaging and Supply Company) For more information on the…
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange indicates that dairy supply chains will need to make considerable adjustments to respond to the market created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The drastically…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…a more diverse water supply portfolio, strengthening partnerships and addressing climate change.” Nearly $32 million of the funding awards will be used in water resilience projects that will provide direct…
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
…severe. Not only would farmers and ranchers be impacted, but there are also concerns related to how the initiative will affect the rest of the food supply chain. The entire…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…vulnerable to disruptions from an earthquake. That study says there is more than damage to structures on the farm to worry about. Most of California’s farms are located in regions…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
California winegrape growers could suffer at least $437 million in lost sales from this year’s grape harvest due to COVID-19 related economic disruptions. According to an analysis by Jon Moramarco,…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…largest beef, pork, and poultry companies regarding issues of potential price-fixing and possible market manipulation. The close examination of the industry comes after breakdowns in the supply chain exacerbated previous…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…continues to grow.” The organic industry struggled with the same issues the conventional produce industry was challenged by when the COVID-19 pandemic created disruption in the food supply chain. “We’ve…
Some of the Best Small Trees for Your Landscape
…plant you can grow as a large shrub or a small tree. Other eye catching smaller trees that you’ll fall in love with include the Golden Chain Tree, Carolina Silverbell,…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…“The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs are critical safety-net programs for farmers, helping producers weather market distortions resulting from natural disasters, trade disruptions and, this year, a…
Details of How CFAP is Assisting Cotton Industry
…National Cotton Council, Reece Langley describes how the program will provide relief for the entire cotton supply chain. Listen to the radio report below. Details of How CFAP is Assisting…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…Farm Bureau has identified ongoing economic pressures across the supply chain, including funding requirements, numerous technical corrections and other issues not addressed in the CARES Act.” AFBF asked that additional…
Klamath Basin Water Users Getting Moderate Relief
…is still only 40 percent of the full annual allocation of 350,000 acre-feet. “Reclamation has worked to find achievable solutions for the limited water supply in the basin,” Reclamation Commissioner…
Growing Your Own Supply of Ramps
…be around for years to come. Listen to Cathy Isom’s report below. Growing Your Own Supply of Ramps Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…