…Supervising Agricultural Biologist. Gatza also noted that it’s important to get the unsolicited seeds to the proper authorities, “that way we can remove them out of the chain of commerce…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…great ingenuity and perseverance to keep their farms running, all while being met with steep challenges as markets and supply chains rapidly react to unprecedented changes. We all depend on…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…make headway in the market. The nature of prunes also becomes an attractive feature given the uncertainty of supply chains. “Prunes are shelf-stable and they are so good for you…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
…safety measures throughout the supply chain. “The blueprint we release today represents the next stage in this process — a commitment we are making to the American people that we…
Almond Update: 3 Billion Pound Forecast Fueled by Nuts Per Tree
…Waycott said new additions to the report show increases in some regions that fueled that number. Waycott added that in general, back-to-back years of significant growth could create a supply issue…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
Two videos are circling Twitter, both focusing on the methane reduction from livestock. One video is from a fast-food chain, the other from a California university. When it comes to…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
…a snack but in the culinary arena.” California producers are responsible for about 40 percent of the world’s prune supply, bringing quality prunes to market from more than 40,000 acres…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…Agricultural Processors Association) New members on the 23-person board of directors include: · Nick Biscay (Madera, Stanislaus Farm Supply) · Carrie Gahvejian (Fowler, Mid Valley Packaging and Supply Company) For more information on the…
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange indicates that dairy supply chains will need to make considerable adjustments to respond to the market created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The drastically…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…a more diverse water supply portfolio, strengthening partnerships and addressing climate change.” Nearly $32 million of the funding awards will be used in water resilience projects that will provide direct…
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
…severe. Not only would farmers and ranchers be impacted, but there are also concerns related to how the initiative will affect the rest of the food supply chain. The entire…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…largest beef, pork, and poultry companies regarding issues of potential price-fixing and possible market manipulation. The close examination of the industry comes after breakdowns in the supply chain exacerbated previous…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…continues to grow.” The organic industry struggled with the same issues the conventional produce industry was challenged by when the COVID-19 pandemic created disruption in the food supply chain. “We’ve…
Some of the Best Small Trees for Your Landscape
…plant you can grow as a large shrub or a small tree. Other eye catching smaller trees that you’ll fall in love with include the Golden Chain Tree, Carolina Silverbell,…