…will take over current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador later this year. Jacqui Fatka, the lead economist for farm supply and biofuels in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, says it…
Sites Reservoir Could Have Captured More Than 1.5 million Acre-feet of Water
…wet years, saving us much-needed new water supply for the dry years,” Chair of the Sites Project Authority Board of Directors, Fritz Durst said in a press release. “If Sites…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…news release. “The investments announced today, made possible through the Commodity Credit Corporation, will increase domestic fertilizer production and strengthen our supply chain, all while creating good-paying jobs that will…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…livestock, the Department continues to work closely with federal partners at the CDC on protecting the health of people and FDA on protecting the safety of the food supply. The…
Long-Term Drought Plan for the State Water Project
…ensuring continued access to a clean, reliable water supply in the future.” Key elements of the plan include modernizing infrastructure through the Delta Conveyance Project to capture and store more…
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
…and two dairy employees. The Food and Drug Administration estimates that 20 percent of the U.S. milk supply shows signs of the virus, which could indicate a wider spread in…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…pound butter is almost unheard of, and it represents an end-user nervousness around overall supply availability as that demand continues to build,” he said, “California farmers in particular have a…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…rancher Mark Eisele said in the statement, “This Farm Bill protects the cattle industry from foreign animal disease, supports producers’ voluntary conservation efforts, and safeguards our food supply, recognizing that…
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…The plaintiffs assert that the California regulations would disrupt the supply chain, increase transport costs, and raise prices by forcing the retirement of internal combustion trucks, and requiring fleets to…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…have very, very good relationships around the world.” Improved supply chain conditions and ample demand have helped to address the amount of carry over. Turner said that the industry is…
$1.3 Million Raised for 4-H Through Clover Campaign
Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with the National 4-H Council, announced that its Paper Clover Campaign raised over $1.3 million for 4-H youth nationwide, moving the fundraiser’s grand total to…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…one of the biggest concerns producers are experiencing. There is apprehension surrounding organic integrity and customer satisfaction, which requires certification reporting at every level of the supply chain to ensure…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…and mid-sized food and farm businesses are essential to a strengthened food supply chain. Launched in 2022, the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) offers a suite of programs and resources to…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
…livestock inventory. “When producers respond to these surveys, they provide essential information that helps determine the expected acreage and supply of major commodities in the United States for the 2024…