…capacity and finance critical food supply chain infrastructure.” Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program Through the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program, USDA will partner with lenders to guarantee loans of…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…within the supply chain. The bill was passed by a vote of 364-60 on December 8. Agricultural organizations have been raising alarm on the actions taken by ocean carriers and…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
…wetlands. “Fixing these canals is an important foundational piece to ensure a reliable and climate resilient water supply for California,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “It…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights the broad impact that labor challenges are having on the supply chain, an…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…situation. Breakout sessions include topics on climate mitigation, innovation, trade, commodity outlooks, supply chain resilience and equity and inclusion. Visit the Agricultural Outlook Forum website to register and learn more….
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
…their stores when they are in short supply. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…three of which are exploring byproduct utilization for the walnut industry to add further value across the supply chain while promoting sustainability. The Committee also funded a project to develop…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…and processing facilities through the program. The goal is to expand processing capacity and efficiency to help bolster the resiliency of the food supply chain. “Today’s investment supports local and…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…supply isn’t simple by any means, our commitment to strengthening every aspect of our supply chain, coupled with our relentless pursuit of results, allows us to deliver, even as dynamics become increasingly…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…service and benefit to the California almond industry,” Jansen noted. “Her extensive background and focus on water supply and quality will be a great asset to our membership and California…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-25-21
…impact of the 4-H program, and how the holiday season will impact the ongoing supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…projects to develop, improve, and expand local and regional food business intermediary supply chain activities, including processing, distribution, aggregation, and storage of locally or regionally produced food products. RFSP awarded…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…Veronica Nigh. “These include dramatic disruptions to the U.S. economy and supply chains over the last 20 months; inflationary pressure throughout the economy; difficulty in predicting demand during the COVID-19…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…than average production for 2021. While global competition sets the stage for a good year for California producers, there are still challenges for the industry. Disruptions within the supply chain…