…address water supply reliability, conservation, and flood mitigation. The Department of Water Resources has awarded funding to 44 projects throughout the state. Investments are being made to improve the Leaky…
Beagle Brigade Act Gaining Support
…with a cute name but a very important purpose. The Beagle Brigade Act helps protect America’s food supply from foreign pests from diseases that come in through agricultural products that…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
…using Chinese state-sponsored software. The FMC can now investigate foreign shipping exchanges like the Shanghai Shipping Exchange to prevent improper business practices. A report from Supply Management says the sponsoring…
State Auditor Points Out Inadequacies with California Water Management
…during drought periods. “We determined that DWR has made only limited progress in accounting for the effects of climate change in its forecasts of the water supply and in its…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
…the existing library of Feed Your Mind materials, are available to help you learn more about GMOs within our food supply. Feed Your Mind materials are also available in Spanish, and the FDA will…
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
…approaches to pest management that support agriculture, enable the production of an abundant, healthy food supply, and support the well-being of all California communities,” said Henderson. About the Author Brian…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…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…