…most efficient ways to improve the sustainability of California’s water supply. It would allow us to capture more winter storm floodwaters and use that extra water to offset necessary reductions…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
Fake meat boomed this spring when coronavirus outbreaks in packing houses led to media worries of possible disruptions in the meat supply. Those stories proved to be unfounded and now,…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…and donation programs, we share USDA’s goal of providing effective and timely assistance to families, farmers, and food supply businesses like food distributors,” the letter stated. “We are concerned, however,…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…involved in food production safe while maintaining a functional supply chain. The increased regulatory collaboration should allow for improved safety measures to be implemented without further straining the supply chain….
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…had to be trained on how to control the contagion. Hospitals needed to build up supplies – ventilators, masks, protective gear – all were in short supply. Our goal was…
Updated Allocations Bring Modest Increase for CVP Contractors
…south-of-the Delta,” California-Great Basin Regional Director Ernest Conant said in a press release. “Even with the recent gains in water supply, the year as a whole has still been relatively…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…our farmers with the tools they need to produce the world’s safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply, which will help us continue to Do Right and Feed Everyone…
Almond Update: New Acreage, Better Yields Fuels Big Jump in Almond Forecast
…that growth. Any increase in supply makes the market look at demand. In this interview, Waycott also gives AgNet West a look at the current almond position report, which has…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…plants to remain in operation after several plants closed due to coronavirus, which had a noticeable impact on the supply of meat in the U.S. The issue of market concentration…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…negative way at the producer level anyway.” The Resilience 2020 campaign is meant to affirm the commitment of California ranchers in producing an ample supply of sustainable beef in the…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
A group of more than 70 agricultural organizations is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to bring about more certainty for California’s water supply. The coalition is urging the Newsom Administration to…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
The food supply chain has undergone substantial disruption over the past two months as shelter in place orders have resulted in the closure of a significant portion of the foodservice…
Week in Review: Farm to Family Program Expanded, Water Lawsuits Increase
…also seeing an uptick in water litigation as multiple lawsuits have been filed over the administration of the Delta. Food availability remains strong despite early setbacks in the supply chain…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…American people during these unprecedented times,” Secretary Perdue said in a news release. “America’s farmers and ranchers have experienced a dislocated supply chain caused by the Coronavirus. USDA is in…