…those who need it most, invest in the food supply chain and Build Back Better.” Funding for the new program is made possible by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…country fed, especially as we see widespread supply chain challenges,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Bipartisan efforts such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provide commonsense…
Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Weakens
…wide variety of issues, with concerns about input price rises topping the list. The Farm Capital Investment Index remains weak, in large part because of supply chain problems as four…
Week in Review: Water Board Raises Fees & Water Pumping Rules Reevaluated
…struggling with a challenging water year, it appears that demand is picking back up and bringing better prices. The Agricultural Transportation Working Group detailed the challenges facing the ag supply…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
The current supply chain crisis would cause “irreparable harm” to agriculture. Leprino Foods President and CEO Mike Durkin told the House Agriculture Committee, “This export crisis may well result in…
Right Supplies for Safely Cutting Down Trees
…you’ll want to use a chainsaw for trees that are thicker than that. Other supplies you’ll need to have on hand include: a Chainsaw, and chainsaw accessories such as fuel,…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…continues to trend higher. The low supply combined with increasing demand has resulted in a beneficial price situation for growers. “It’s really good, some of the highest Prima prices that…
New Federal-State Partnership to Address Transportation Infrastructure
…part of the continuous efforts of the Biden-Harris Task Force on Supply Chain Disruptions. “Our supply chains are being put to the test, with unprecedented consumer demand and pandemic-driven disruptions…
Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports
…consider reducing carbon in the steel and aluminum supply chain as part of the agreement, including greater incentives to reduce carbon across steel and aluminum production. The U.S. Trade Representative’s…
House Ag Committee Hearing on Supply Chain Disruptions
The House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on supply chain issues on Wednesday, November 3. The hearing, titled “The Immediate Challenges to our Nation’s Food Supply Chain,” will address…
Tai: Reduce Tensions Between U.S. and China
…market and population, and they all need to be fed. China needs ag imports, and that is something we can supply.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
…highlighted by the group as being the most pressing issue affecting the ag supply chain. Inadequate labor availability is creating challenges in nearly all phases of the supply chain, from…
Higher Food Prices Should Ease a Bit in 2022
…to persist deep into 2022 as clogged supply chains, labor shortages, and continuing consumer demand pushes costs higher. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Port of Los Angeles Experiences Another Record Month for Cargo
…over 2020, with more than 8.1 million TEUs being processed. “Despite the global supply chain challenges, the Port of Los Angeles and its partners continue to deliver record amounts of…