…post-trade execution processes, as they represent a highly manual and costly part of the supply chain, with the industry spending significant amounts of money every year moving documents around the…
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…supply shortages and will greatly benefit Central Valley communities and the environment. Since 1992, water supply restrictions have caused severe economic consequences for farms and the people who depend on…
Trade Market Landscape for California Rice Remains Turbulent
…acreage has increased from 2017. “I think the whole industry is looking forward to returning to the markets that we weren’t able to supply last year and getting California Calrose…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…$23.5 million in air quality financial assistance,” said Suarez. Investment in water concerns continues to be a sizable component of EQIP expenditures, particularly as farmers address water supply issues and…
Rising Output Compressing Ag Margins
…available supply levels. Meanwhile, the animal protein and dairy sectors continue to benefit from strong domestic demand and the promise of better access to Mexico and Canada, but will need…
Export Exchange Next Week
…suppliers and service providers across the value chain. Hosted by the U.S. Grains Council, the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy, Export Exchange is an educational and trade forum for…
Southern Africa: A Promising Region for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…and ready-to-eat foods. As a result, the number of restaurants, bars, and cafes (including U.S. and local fast food chains) is growing as dining out becomes more popular throughout the…
Casey’s Announces Partnership with Prime the Pump
The Casey’s General Store chain announced a new partnership with Prime the Pump, a Growth Energy partner and nonprofit organization dedicated to helping give more consumers E15 at their local…
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
…in 49 states. The company is the largest American retail chain to supply the lifestyle needs of farmers and ranchers, as well as anyone else who enjoys the rural lifestyle….
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
The October World Ag Supply and Demand (WASDE) report predicts corn and soybean yields will both be lower than previously expected. Corn production is forecast at 14.78 billion bushels, down…
Secretary Perdue Comments on USMCA
…pricing scheme, cracks open additional access to U.S. dairy into Canada, and imposes new disciplines on Canada’s supply management system. The agreement also preserves and expands critical access for U.S….
National Cooperative Month Looks to the Future of Agriculture
…supply, bargaining, credit and grower cooperatives. Some of the cooperatives in California such as California Dairies, Blue Diamond Growers and Sunkist Growers have served as examples of the successful growth…
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
…conclude there is widespread distrust as a whole when it comes to food production, despite the U.S. having the safest food supply in the world. GMO Answers conducted the survey…
FDA Proposes New Food Recall Guidelines
…the individual retail outlets where potentially contaminated produce has ended up can be a complex process. “It can involve obtaining information from multiple parts of the supply chain, including the…