…tax changes, industry members and lawmakers meet to discuss an immigration bill in the Senate and how $4 million is going to strengthen the food supply chain. Tune in to…
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
…When COVID-19 became an overwhelming concern back in March of 2020, it immediately threw the food supply chain into turmoil. Market shifts created by school and restaurant closures caused significant…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
…biodiversity and our environment, and the overall importance of honeybees as it relates to the food supply chain. Speakers include representatives from the ApisProject, the Almond Board of California, and…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…ranches, while at the same time improving supply reliability for cities and the environment.” Listen to the radio report below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to strengthen the food supply chain through the Build Back Better initiative. More than $4 billion will be invested to ensure the…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…the groups are calling on Congress to find solutions to ensure an adequate workforce within the beef supply chain. Finally, the industry groups are also seeking improved oversight of cattle…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…or eliminate long-standing tax code provisions that are fundamental to the financial health of production agriculture and the businesses that supply its inputs, transport its products, and market its commodities.”…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…to the minimal supply of heavy-duty pallets. UFPA has voiced concern that the pallet shortages will have a considerable impact all the way down the food supply chain. Delays in…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…assistance. “This type of investment into our future has a proven track record of improving regional supply chain resiliency. It will also translate into new wealth and opportunities, particularly for…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…of packer capacity and captive supply, along with oversight were also points of concern. In addition, the groups discussed better enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The purpose behind…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
…water storage and available water supply is a primary concern for farmers and ranchers, there are still some questions as to how markets are going to shape up with more…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
…have financed water supply projects such as Temperance Flat and other dam projects. Despite approval from voters, much of the intended work related to the bond measure was never carried…
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
…the critical importance of an effective and efficient supply chain. Friedmann gave an example of an almond exporter that never regained a Japanese customer after another country was able to…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…work to be done to bring efficiency back up to where it was before the pandemic. The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central…