…26 percent since they hit a 10-year high in April after the Ukraine conflict sparked supply worries. However, those corn prices are still nine percent higher than last year. While…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…such as citrus and melons,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Not only does the Colorado River supply the water and power needs of…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
The balance of international trade and markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Agri-Women hosted the Global Food and Energy Supply Conversation recently to respond to member…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…our resilient sugar supply chain and ensure that Americans always have reliable access to sugar.” Weston is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Sugar Cane League and the…
Discussion on Higher Input Costs
Taking a wider look at higher ag input costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Agri-Women hosted the Global Food and Energy Supply Conversation recently to respond…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…security. Our family farmers are resilient, but they need sound federal farm policies to survive,” he said. In addition to producing a key ingredient in our food supply, the sugar…
Week in Review: Trucker Protest Creates Concern & Meat and Dairy Sectors Struggle with Labor
The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. A recent report points out that while immigrant workers play a vital…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
…the resiliency of supply chains. Up to $400 million is being invested as a means to address food affordability and stabilize agricultural supply chains. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
Syngenta Opens $15 Million Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab
Bill Tomlinson, Syngenta Head of Global Seed Production & Supply Operations, speaks at the facility debut. Photo: Sabrina Halvorson/AgNet Media It’s the culmination of ten years of plans and $15…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…services says the boost in reimbursements will help provide financial relief for schools so they can continue serving high-quality meals to students amid higher food costs and continuing supply chain…
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. Last week independent truckers effectively shut down operations at the eighth-largest port…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…work visa programs help mitigate the impact of a dwindling domestic labor supply. However, the meat and dairy industries face the most challenges, according to research from the American Immigration…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…Another cause for concern includes the expansion and extension of the “excess loss limitation.” “In the face of a possible recession, 40-year high inflation, unprecedented supply-chain challenges, and chronic labor…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…a news release. “We appreciate the commission’s recognition that adding unnecessary import costs would have made it difficult for farmers to access an affordable supply of this crucial nutrient at…