…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…
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
…was reporting only 52 percent of the average. However, Chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section Sean de Guzman explained that weather models were calling for significant…
#StillFarming Campaign Expanded to Help Address Food Insecurity
…agriculture industry. There was tremendous concern about the food supply when the COVID-19 pandemic first created substantial disruption in the food supply chain last year. Already reaching nearly 100 million…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…formed Blueberry Coalition for Progress and Health offered an alternative point of view during the hearing. The group points to increasing supply originating from Washington and Oregon as having the…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…forward. “As President Biden and Vice President Harris begin navigating the pandemic response, NASDA remains committed to building partnerships within the incoming administration that guarantees the food supply chain remains…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…center succeeds only with the support of this industry. Now we need leaders from across our supply chain to step up and give generously.” CPS is seeking $15 million for…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…vibrant agricultural sector to supply food for our families.” The final rule requires electronic filing for job orders and applications. Electronic filing allows information sharing between federal agencies through the…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
…sessions and 100 expert speakers. Presentations will cover a variety of topics including supply chain resilience, managing risk and ensuring sustainability, along with innovation, technology, and productivity. Listen to the…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
…Day campaign is a means for educating Americans about the value of agricultural production and encourage better understanding of the entire food supply chain. The theme for this year’s essay…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…by H.R 133 or from other available sources,” the letter states. “As the virus continues to threaten the resiliency of our food supply chains, it has never been more critical…