…Stoll said that PureCrop1 is a unique option for growers. PureCrop1 utilizes nanotechnology to offer a mode of action unlike any other. This week’s winner will receive a 100-gallon supply…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…does include several billion dollars for USDA to utilize for purchasing food products as well as taking efforts to help support the ag and food supply chain resiliency during COVID,”…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…Growing, is taking place at Tractor Supply Co. stores across the nation, now through February 28th. At checkout, you can make a donation of your choice that will go directly…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…The pandemic has created significant turmoil in the food supply chain. Vilsack has indicated there is a lot of work ahead, but he is grateful for the opportunity to rise…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…San Joaquin River Exchange, and San Joaquin Settlement contractors are all allocated 75 percent of their contract supply. The Friant Division Class 1 is allocated at 20 percent, and Class…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…industry. The uncertainty of the Chinese market is also playing a factor in projections for cotton supply and demand. At the recent National Cotton Council annual meeting, Vice President of…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…the United States provided the ITC with extensive data and personal experiences about the significant harm caused by surging imports on the supply and pricing of blueberries in the U.S….
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
…designed to reduce variability in water costs, which could be a good thing for industry members. “Anything that potentially gives our clients – agricultural producers and supply chain members in…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. “Challenges impacting our food supply related to COVID-19 are still present and continued flexibility is needed,” NASDA CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…address. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on markets on a global scale. Vilsack believes that investment in the domestic food supply chain and how it relates to the global…
Snowpack Increases, But ‘Still Nowhere Near Out of the Woods’
…here at this location,” said Sean DeGuzman, Chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section. “Additionally, our statewide automated snow sensor network is currently reporting 70 percent of…
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
Early COVID complications with processing capacity may have created a better understanding of the value of a smoothly run food supply chain. Concerns about food shortages at grocery stores gave…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
…was just 21 percent of the April 1 average. However, earlier this month Chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section Sean de Guzman noted that, “It’s not…