…question were never intended for the food supply or to be presented for regulatory approval. They were part of a carefully controlled research program at a major university, and their…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…an increase of just 0.4 pounds over 2019 levels. “With strong demand for U.S. beef at home and rising demand overseas, the modest increases in supply will be more than…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…channel partners and the growers they supply. “Goal 2XL and GoalTender are a gold standard among oxyfluorfen formulations, providing residual herbicide programs with staying power, up to 10 months,” said…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…79 percent of an average February and 58 percent of the April 1 average here at this location,” said Sean de Guzman, chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
…to strengthen oversight of organic imports and the organic supply chain.’ The proposed rule would provide better oversight of the accreditation and certification process; including a requirement that all imported…
Eventful Year Ahead for U.S. Cotton
…Trust Protocol is a program aimed at helping the industry meet its 2025 sustainability goals and reiterate to the textile supply chain that American cotton is the “responsible choice.” The Council…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…hog supply has been ravaged by African swine fever — a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks — resulting in a tremendous shortage of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why the lack of traceability in the supply chain…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…in the early 1990s hundreds of thousands have become BQA-certified through in-person and online training, with an estimated 85 percent of the U.S. fed beef supply now touched by BQA-certified…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
…HarvestPort.com. Jon King and Robert Forsythe are co-founders of Milk Moovement, a supply chain software for the raw milk industry. This monitoring system handles everything from milk production to transportation,…
First 2020 Snow Survey Bodes Well for the Year Ahead
…this location,” said Sean DeGuzman, chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section. “In comparison to our statewide automated snow sensor network, as of this morning, our statewide…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
…able to take full advantage of the ample water supply. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen explained that it was a year of disappointment mixed with hope for the…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Leveraging Worldwide Data to Stay Competitive in Markets, Part 1
…data helps companies stay competitive in markets. She also explains how the data provided through AGTools allows for full transparency across the entire supply chain while preventing farmers from spending…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…“The USMCA will bring benefits throughout the food chain,” he said. “Stronger ties with our North American neighbors will help California farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses. The agreement will also…