…food supply chain and our local economies,” National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara said in a news release. “America has the most efficient and effective supply chain in…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “We know the importance of keeping supply chains healthy and borders open as currently one in eight individuals is food insecure, with…
Week in Review: Billion-Dollar Water Rules and Ag Order 4.0 Impacts
This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…protect the food supply for U.S. consumers.” The law authorizes the annual hiring of an additional 240 Agricultural Specialists and 200 Agricultural Technicians for administrative and support functions. The new…
Water Supply Restrictions to Have Billion-Dollar Impact
A new report from the University of California Berkeley illustrates the billion-dollar impact that water supply restrictions will have on California. The study looked at how the San Joaquin Valley…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…per day, as well as an adequate water supply. Mistake # 3 – Skimping on soil. Starting off with poor soil means you will be fighting against it all season….
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…national government agencies. The LGMA applauds the efforts of Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas and his colleagues to make the process inclusive and in partnership with all stakeholders in the supply…
Preparing Now for Wildfire Smoke Rules
…up when supplies are available. “You might be able to get them at the farm supply store now, but when the fire happens, they might be out. Amazon’s not going…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…Reiter Smith, who is director of Driscoll’s quality systems design and technology and supply chain. “They will talk about the impact of innovation and the equal importance of investing in…
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
…April 1 average here at this location,” said Sean de Guzman, chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section. “This February will most likely end up as the…
Water Allocations Highlight New Biological Opinions and Need for Storage
…than half of the historical average. Agricultural water service contractors South-of-Delta are being allocated 15 percent of their contract supply, while San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors and San Joaquin Settlement…
How to Tell if Your Compost is Ready
…to the timing of finished compost. It depends upon the particle size of materials in the pile, how often it is turned to supply oxygen, the moisture level and temperature…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…is important as policymakers at both the state and federal levels, and our partners in the value chain develop programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.” NAFB…
Ways to Find Hay in the Wintertime
…nothing worse than observing a declining supply of hay in your loft. Especially, when there’s still plenty of winter left. Chances are you’ll still be in luck because there are…