…mandate that force livestock processing facilities to purchase a set percentage of their live animal supply via cash bids. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement while AFBF supports…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in California. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant, and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply…
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Talks with AgNet Media on Funding for Bridge Repairs
…to have a lot of pressure on our supply chains, it’s certainly the right time to be investing in the quality of our bridges. We have set aside specifically funding…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-14-22
…on addressing issues in the supply chain, and the value of Certified Crop Advisors in helping growers navigate nitrogen rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…almond industry. “This guide is really intended for growers to take control of their own future water supply reliability by giving them information about groundwater recharge and how it may…
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
…California agriculture because the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other countries,” said Carter. “But we found that these supply chain issues were more costly for California farmers than was…
Port Inefficiencies Bring Future Export Market Opportunities into Question
…“So next Christmas, do you order your walnuts from California? Or do you order them from somewhere else because you’re not sure the California industry will be able to supply…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain” allocates $1 billion to expand independent processing capacity. Several industry groups commended the action plan, including the American Farm Bureau Federation…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how equipment manufacturers are responding to supply chain disruptions…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
…challenges across the supply chain, exposing a food system that was rigid, consolidated, and fragile. Antitrust and market regulatory enforcement is essential to enabling the competition necessary to transform our…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…exporters by state and federal agencies through the latest effort. The Port of Oakland is a critical piece of the export supply chain for agricultural producers who have suffered severely…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering data from the first snow survey, Omicron and supply…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…for consumers.” The funding is part of the Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain. In an effort to expand independent processing…
Snowpack Survey Provides Hope for Season Ahead
…as it is a critical element used to forecast water supply for the year. With the Sierra snowpack contributing to nearly 30 percent of the state’s water supply, the continual…