…a variety of agricultural industries. More than 100 agricultural organizations and businesses have signed a letter of support for the bill authored by the Agriculture Transportation Coalition. Signatories include the…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Tuesday. A total of $1.2 trillion will be invested in projects to improve transportation infrastructure, broadband access, the…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…pandemic. Some of the transportation challenges remain, but conditions have slowly been improving. If demand continues to be robust, it should help keep demand high as transportation issues begin to…
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
…produce industry is facing with transportation delays. More than a decade of research has been conducted on winegrape mechanization and a new resource will help inform industry members on how…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
…in terms of, it’s going to go from point A to point B, that’s a problem.” Transportation issues emerged early on during the COVID pandemic and have endured throughout the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the fresh produce industry continuing to struggle with transportation…
Cal/OSHA Board Waffles on What to Do with Emergency Temporary Standard
…Board approves another set of revisions, employers will still need to comply with current standards for social distancing, masking, outbreak management, and employer-provided housing and transportation. About the Author Brian…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry, as growers and shippers struggle to keep up with demand. Several industry leaders recently…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…to $500 if they quarantine at home, which is new. They also have access to free meals, transportation, wellness checks, laundry service and COVID-19 testing. Listen to the full report below….
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry. The lack of availability is causing concern within the industry, as growers and shippers…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers but does not adequately address water issues. Agricultural producers are facing more transportation…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-20-21
…efficient transportation infrastructure being essential to ag exports and how the dry weather is impacting California farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
Timely transportation is imperative to the strength of American ag exports. Executive Director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Peter Friedmann explained to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
Agricultural producers are facing more transportation issues as it relates to trucking challenges. The cost of shipping has been steadily increasing over the past year. Additionally, there are reports of…