…is good for everyone in the food value chain.” The proposed rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act is aimed at protecting poultry farmers from abuse. It would require poultry…
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
…help ensure American-grown agricultural products can once again efficiently move through supply chains to reach global markets.” FSA will be offering payments to agricultural companies and cooperatives based upon the…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…are designed to “deepen our economic engagement.” The focus of the priorities will be on supply chain resiliency, clean energy and climate change, digital security, and taxation and anti-corruption. Other…
Cybersecurity on the Farm
…maybe it’s a little bit easier target in some spaces,” he said. “It’s critical infrastructure and obviously when you can impact food chain that gets people’s attention very quickly.” Hanson…
Combating African Swine Fever
…outbreak many restrictions on the pork supply. APHIS says the best way the general public can help is to follow livestock and food regulations when returning from other countries. Listen…
Vilsack: ‘Don’t Lose Sight of Farm Families’
…has been stagnant or nearly level. The work proposed by this budget will spur new job creation and opportunities in rural America; help build resilience in the food supply chain…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…Crop Trade Council. AB 2406 further defines the circumstances where fees can be imposed. Since the onset of COVID-19, complications within the supply chain created by a multitude of factors…
AFBF Applauds SEC Deadline Extension
…while farmers and ranchers would not be required to report directly to the SEC, they provide almost every raw product that goes into the food supply chain. Farm Bureau President…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-10-22
…up over last year despite overall supply chain issues, and the ‘Save Our Communities’ event highlighting a need to address SGMA impacts in the San Joaquin Valley. Tune in to…
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
Pistachio shipments are up over last year, even as the industry deals with logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-09-22
…secure a safe food supply amidst global uncertainty and detail on the 2022 CPS Research Symposium in June. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Nominate an Ally for Agriculture
…are starting to understand just how important it is to make sure that we have a sustainable food supply.” Kennedy says people in many aspects of the industry qualify for…
Bee Sweet Citrus Adding New Mandarin Facility
…rooms; washing, sorting and packing lines; and a large shipping and dock area. “Delivering a project of this magnitude, despite the supply chain and inflationary challenges ushered by COVID-19, is…
Witness Intimidation at House Ag Hearing on Cattle Markets
…cattle operations a year. This statistic is highly worrisome.” Scott also talked about the connection to supply chain issues. “Another issue with consolidated industry is that it can create less…