…brings tangible results to U.S. dairy producers, processors and workers throughout the dairy supply chain.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Beef…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…to alleviating supply chain challenges and curbing inflation,” said McKinney, now serving as NASDA CEO. “We know her efforts are sure to have a meaningful impact on consumers and families…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…Secure Food Act failing to be supported in the Senate. “Congress missed a huge opportunity and did not do their part to improve production and increase the legal supply of…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…stable, legal agricultural workforce and secure the reliability of our domestically produced food supply. The alternative – the deteriorating status quo – is to resign ourselves to food insecurity as…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
…Free Trade Agreement partner, and buyers from countries in the multilateral Central America and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement. The region offers strong capabilities in logistics, distribution, processing, cold chain,…
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…spiked in 2020 because of COVID-19 supply chain issues, and prices have remained relatively high since. In the early 2000s, the United States imported as many as 5.9 million live…
House Acts to Prevent Rail Strike
…Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the action is “a positive step toward keeping that chain moving,” referring to the agricultural supply chain’s reliance on rail access. The resolution will…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…hauling perishables and fertilizers in preparation for a strike. There is significant concern that a shutdown would be catastrophic for the overall supply chain and would be immensely costly. “Our…
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…help our members understand and comply with the requirements of the final rule,” IFPA Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability, Ed Treacy said in a press release. “We appreciate…
Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety
…of the FDA, not just one department.” Data collection and advanced recordkeeping within the food supply chain have ramped up over the last decade. Increased regulatory requirements along with proactive…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…over the past year. “Other contributing factors to the increased cost for the meal include supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine,” Cryan said. “The higher retail turkey cost…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
…reports significant improvements in the sustainability metrics measured; an increase in membership across the value chain; the completion of nine successful pilots; and its growing international recognition by independent and…
Week in Review: $119 Million in Incentives Accepted & Alternative Shipping Successes
…carriers is helping to overcome logistical challenges in the food supply chain. Approximately 50 industry members had the opportunity to share ideas and concerns with state and federal officials at…
USDA Opens 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration
…issues impacting agriculture today and potential solutions, including supply chain challenges, climate-smart agriculture and more. More than 4,500 people attended the 2022 virtual Forum. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here….