…Global Head of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Flowers during a VIP event at the facility. “Seeds are a living organism, so we have all sorts of restrictions around the world…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…On-Farm Trials to develop new business practices, guidance documents, and technical tools. Practice standards can be developed or modified in order to align with project results. Projects will need to…
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
…congested,” said Wan. “We respectfully ask that each independent owner/operator cease any further protest activity that disrupts Port operations and the flow of commerce at the seaport.” About the Author…
Battle Over Atrazine Continues
…The issue from the lawsuit specifically looks at the impact of atrazine on aquatic life standards. “That means algae and fungus, things like that, that are in streams that shouldn’t…
USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order
…was published in the Federal Register on June 16 and will become effective on July 16. Amendments are believed to provide a more efficient and orderly flow of business. More…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…up to preserve the free flow of commerce among states to ensure consumers all over the nation have access to affordable, safe and wholesome food.” Several agricultural organizations, business groups,…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…supply chain initiatives have access to a full range of technical assistance to support their project development and success. Meat and poultry processing facilities are complex, with many technical standards…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…requirements, even if they run counter to federal standards. The ag groups note that because “nearly every pesticide regulatory body in the world, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency” has…
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
…Oakland and the NWSA in Seattle have been identified as key gateways for American-grown agricultural commodities, and each has experienced significant challenges with the flow of containerized agricultural commodities and…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…and ranchers, including improving relationships and reaching new agreements with this region’s countries. The IPEF will help reduce barriers, improve the adoption of science-based standards and grow American agricultural exports…
May Revise Adds Support for Methane Emission Reduction Incentives
…further the already successful industry efforts to meet mandatory emission standards. Dairy methane programs, including the Alternative Manure Management Program would receive $48 million in support under the proposal. “We’ve…
Dairy Industry Encourages Action to Address Supply Chain Problems
…include development of a ‘fast lane’ concept at port terminals. The idea is to incentivize the flow of agricultural exports and would include dedicated trucking lanes for more efficient delivery…
Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire Receive Payments
…a means to better help producers stay viable. Ducheneaux explained that they were able to get payments sent out. “Those dollars started to flow within just a few days of…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…America Rural Infrastructure Tour. There, NRCS is helping improve the flow of Radium Springs. Radium Springs does not flow consistently and is highly dependent on underground water. Funds from the…