…and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering $104 million in grants…
Mango Industry Seeing Unprecedented Growth
…months for mango volume however, the unheard-of numbers further extends the opportunity for more consumers sales. Dan Spellman, director of marketing of the National Mango Board says “This large supply…
SAVE Act to Protect Common Food Names in Export Markets
…Panetta, along with U.S. Senators John Thune, Tammy Baldwin, Roger Marshall, and Tina Smith. “Monopolizing common food names could have major ramifications on American producers and our food supply chain,”…
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
…a lot of supply worldwide for quality Pima. For the guys that got it in on time and get a crop harvested, they’re going to do quite well,” Isom noted….
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…the 2023 almond crop as demand remains strong. “I think with these slightly lower crop numbers that will allow the world supply/demand to get back into better balance than it…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…the goal of a verified workforce, but agricultural labor reforms also must be enacted prior to any mandatory electronic verification system to avoid severe consequences for our nation’s food supply,”…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…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…