…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…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers losing billions over supply chain challenges, potential…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
…it through two years of high production that was met with significant supply chain disruptions. “We had expanded the market quite considerably, globally, with our record shipments back in the…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…for water prioritization were identified as health and safety needs and Delta salinity control, endangered species, storage, and finally additional supply allocations if water remains available. DWR has indicated that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-22-21
…investments required by Prop 12 present challenges for pork producers and how to plan ahead for crop protection needs in order to avoid supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the…
More Than $350 Million Available for Groundwater Sustainability Projects
…“Through these investments, we will continue collaborating with our regional groundwater agencies to promote projects that provide multiple benefits while also improving groundwater supply and quality,” DWR Deputy Director of…
Ag Exports Largely Overcome Logistical Challenges But Could Have Been Better
Farm exports have largely remained strong, despite the ongoing challenges in the supply chain. Transportation issues have remained problematic for many agricultural exports, with port congestion and a lack of…
Uncertainty at California Ports Continues to Create Problems
The uncertainty at California ports is an ongoing problem for the food supply chain, with expectations for the issue to continue well into the next year. Labor shortages at the…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to international trade and issues within the supply chain. Once a…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…that need to be addressed. “The Port of Oakland, Port of Portland, and other West Coast ports have excess capacity to alleviate supply chain congestion,” the letter states. “Restoration of…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…look for ways to bring fertilizer prices down, which include resolving supply chain disruptions and removing import duties, so farmers can continue growing the food, fuel and fiber America relies…