…is the world’s largest supplier of a number of those fertilizer commodities and that would be very dire from our fertilizer supply standpoint and therefore a food production standpoint.” He…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…growers along compromised waterways. “We have a responsibility to balance our mission to protect the state’s food supply from pests like the navel orangeworm with the imperative to use the…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
…this forecast does not impact current water supplies or water captured in 2023. Fortunately, most state reservoirs remain above average for this time of the year. “California’s water supply continues…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…found that several of the country’s major egg producers conspired to limit America’s supply of eggs in order to raise prices in a case that began in a federal lawsuit…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
Last winter’s abundant surface water supply gave Westlands Water District the boost it needed to initiate a goal of replenishing 200,000 acre-feet of groundwater into District aquifers. Thanks to the…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…supply management system that limits domestic production to protect farmers. USTR Katherine Tai also expressed dissatisfaction with the panel’s decision, highlighting ongoing concerns about Canada’s implementation of dairy market access…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…conditions to improve moving forward. Logistical challenges of the past few years have largely been abated. Those improvements contribute to a more stable and efficient supply chain. The almond industry…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…the nation’s supply chain. He emphasized that the investments would contribute to cleaner air and the creation of more well-paying jobs. The funding comes at a time when global supply…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…extreme weather events, rising geopolitical tensions, and policy changes that could potentially tip the delicate supply-demand balances and dampen prospects for international trade in food commodities and global food security….
Sites Reservoir Project Certified for ‘Cutting Red Tape’
…state meet key climate change goals and create a more resilient water supply for Californians and the environment,” said Fritz Durst, chairman of the Sites Project Authority. The Sites Reservoir…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…a new report (.pdf) from CoBank Knowledge Exchange, the butterfat boom will continue as the entire dairy supply chain is capturing additional value from milk with higher fat and protein…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…field, and $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related four-year majors. In partnership with the National FFA Organization, Tractor Supply Company Foundation is underwriting the scholarship. “Tractor Supply is deeply invested…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…water that will adapt to our changing climate and provide a more reliable water supply for California’s communities, farms, and environment,” Chair of the Sites Project Authority, Fritz Durst said…
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
…economic development, supply chain, and other areas related to urban, indoor, and other emerging agriculture production practices. The public is invited to attend virtually by registering on the USDA website….