…and addressing hunger. The participating organizations note that the farm bill’s impact extends well beyond the agricultural sector, safeguarding the nation’s food supply and securing millions of jobs. As the…
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
…Export Council side, a number of processing company representatives, and then others throughout the supply chain. Take advantage while it’s here in our backyard.” She says the summit will feature…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
The House Ways and Means Committee this week held a field hearing on trade with a focus on agriculture and critical supply chains. The hearing took place in Kimball, Minnesota…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…has a proven record of championing solutions for the agricultural supply chain and fostering economic growth for communities across the nation,” McKinney noted. As a Representative, Torres Small served as…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
…leading legislative efforts to address the continuous rail service problems faced by our industry, which has caused supply chain disruptions and negatively impacted other shippers within the agricultural industry.” The…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…we encourage members of Congress to consider the contributions of the farm bill to our security and independence by ensuring a safe and abundant food supply.” The federal government’s broader…
Bureau of Reclamation Supports Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley
…encompass water quality, supply, conveyance, reliability, conservation efforts, flood control, and population growth. By conducting a comprehensive analysis, the CWI and Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley aim to…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…and community kitchens that face high demand and supply chain disruptions. USDA is also making up to $400 million in grants available to help support domestic fertilizer production capacity and…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…$277.5 million to help construct the Harvest Water Program, a conjunctive-use project that will supply treated wastewater to agricultural lands that also provide habitat to wildlife in southern Sacramento County….
Almond Update: Industry Ups and Downs Highlighted in Almond Journey Podcast
…has weathered a variety of industry events. Kelley said the recent supply chain issues may have left a lasting impact. “As we’ve seen with the supply chain situation where there…
USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains
The USDA is investing in supply chains. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing $320 million to create new and better markets for agricultural producers…
Tentative Port Labor Agreement Reached
…Details of the tentative port labor agreement have yet to be released and will still need to be ratified by both parties. Several agricultural groups along with other supply chain…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Attracting More Federal Attention
…altogether, impeding the supply chain and leaving ships and the American exports they carry sitting idle at the docks.” In a statement, ILWU International President Willie Adams disputes reports from…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
…“A comprehensive trade agreement with the U.K. would broaden the scope of exporting opportunities for American businesses, strengthen our supply chain resilience, and improve the well-being of our consumers,” the…