…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…
Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
After months of port congestion creating supply chain challenges, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to address the issue. COVID expectations for employers could be on the horizon after recent…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
…for increasing access to market data for producers is being applauded by industry members. “After more than a year of upheaval, facing everything from extreme drought to supply chain disruptions,…
Supply Chain Challenges to Be Addressed Through Executive Order
…and mitigate supply chain challenges. The order builds on similar efforts undertaken earlier in the year by GO-Biz to work with stakeholders in identifying and addressing challenges within the supply…
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
…enhance public health. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack adds, “These individuals will play a significant role in helping to ensure the safety of our nation’s food supply.” The list of members…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview on the latest action that will impact California water supply management,…
White House Takes Steps to Address Supply Chain Issues
…But now we need the rest of the private sector chain to step up as well.” Biden also says strengthening our supply chains will continue to be his team’s focus,…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…supply chain. Smaller and mid-scale meat suppliers have experienced difficulty remaining competitive with some of the larger operators. With a new emphasis on the sustainability of the meat supply chain,…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…about what’s happening, and it’s tough to get the attention of the Legislature and the regulators, well this is one measure of where we fit in the chain in the…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
…production to meet rising demand, supply will likely remain tight. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Oil Prices Reach 7…
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
…to improve efficiency in the supply chain and solve the food waste problem…and he has been wildly successful. The Hazel Technologies team has invented tech (a small, sugar-sized sachet!) that…
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…The agreements are designed to help bolster food safety within the supply chain. Better coordination between state and federal officials will help reduce duplicative regulatory oversight while also addressing the…