…the food and agricultural supply chain. USDA points out that the food and agriculture industries contribute nearly $7 trillion to the U.S. economy, accounting for nearly one-fifth of all economic…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…system and supply chain has been lessened today with the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which maintains fair ocean carrier practices,” National Association of State Departments of Agriculture…
Land Fallowing Could Reach More Than 690,000 Acres Due to Drought
…maintaining our productivity and relying on a safe and domestic food supply. That comes with a reliable water supply for California,” Wade explained. “What we’re seeing around the world with…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Smithfield Foods shuttering in 2023, cantaloupe supply up as seasons peak, and using…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
While it took some time for the ongoing logistical issues to fully impact California’s dairy industry, the supply chain disruptions are now taking their toll. CEO of Western United Dairies,…
General Mills Invests $3 Million to Scale Eco-Harvest by ESMC
…program that generates and sells credits for increased soil carbon, reduced greenhouse gases, and improved water quality. The credits represent verified environmental benefits created within agricultural value chains resulting from…
Organic Industry Survey Shows $1.4 Billion Sales Growth in 2021
…Chapman said in a press release. “When pandemic purchasing habits and supply shortages began to ease in 2021, we saw the strongest performance from categories that were able to remain…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…efforts that facilitate agricultural supply chain resiliency and help support underserved producers. “USDA is excited to see such strong interest in local food and regional food systems from states, territories,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers supply chain relief falling short of expectation, recommendations to limit the spread of…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…auto industry standpoint and semiconductor chips being from overseas, and then there’s a global breakdown that wreaks havoc in manufacturing. We’ve seen the same thing with supply chains at home,…
Week in Review: Dairies Help Fill Fertilizer Need & Resistance-Breaking TSWV Spreads
…strain of tomato spotted wilt virus are increasing in Sutter County. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack provided details on USDA’s framework for improving the food supply chain and transforming the…
Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
Responses to the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding its food supply chain transformation plan have been largely positive. Multiple agricultural groups have expressed support for the…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…producers are facing amidst increasing fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs of crop inputs. “With so many challenges threatening our livelihood, removal of tariffs on food and agriculture…
Vilsack on Food Systems in Farm Bill
While announcing more funding intended to help the nation’s food supply chain and transforming the food system, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the administration views the next farm bill as…