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Re-Thinking Food Ingredient Supply Chains
Farm of the Future
Voyage Foods finds new ways to make some of our favorite foods and beverages.
Food Science Allowing For More Ingredient Flexibility
Farm of the Future
Changes to the food system can sometimes start on the farm, in other cases they can start closer to the consumer.
Some Solutions Require Data Transparency
Farm of the Future
There’s no shortage of data in agriculture, but how much of that data is actually transparent enough to solve industry-wide issues?
Incentives for Sustainable Practices on the Farm
Farm of the Future
Are there any real actions happening in agricultural supply chains to make sustainability pledges a reality?
Could Increasing Photosynthetic Capacity Help With Grower Returns?
Farm of the Future
Zeakal CEO Han Chen says this can help farmers differentiate their product based on quality.
Coordinated Value in Beef Cattle
Farm of the Future
Cattle ranchers have an opportunity to unlock real insights by keeping their genetic data proprietary.
Coordinated Value in Cattle Supply Chains
Farm of the Future
Cattle ranchers have an opportunity to unlock real insights by keeping their genetic data proprietary.
Owning Your Supply Chain
Farm of the Future
A Colorado company wanted to grow cacoa in Cameroon, but when the pandemic hit, they decided to become chocolate makers themselves.
Drought & Rail Strike “Perfect Storm” for Shippers
California Ag Today
Shipping challenges continue to make life difficult for farmers and sellers who need to move commodities to overseas markets. Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association, says the falling levels on U.S. waterways plus the threat of a potential railroad strike is almost a perfect storm.
USDA to Invest $73 Million to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
California Ag Today
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is investing $73 million in 21 projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says the funds distributed under the program are intended to help increase production capacity across the supply chain.
Labor Shortages Stunt CA Ag Growth
California Ag Today
An ag labor bill sits in the senate waiting for action after being passed through the House of Representatives earlier this year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would significantly improve California’s ag labor shortages, and bolster food production in the state.
USDA Investing in Agricultural Processing and Supply Chain
Farm of the Future
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is investing $73 million in 21 projects.
USDA to Invest $73 Million to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
California Ag Today
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is investing $73 million in 21 projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says the funds distributed under the program are intended to help increase production capacity across the supply chain.
Parts Shortage Leaves Ag Manufacturers Playing Catch-Up
California Ag Today
Ag manufacturers continue to struggle for parts to assemble their products. Dr. Kanlaya Barr is director of corporate economics with John Deere. She spoke at the recent Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City and says maintaining steady production output… is like playing game.
Western Shipping Concerns Remain for Ag
California Ag Today
The supply chain continues to be a challenge for Americans, not only when it comes to products coming into the United States, but goods heading out.
More on Additional Shipping Reform
California Ag Today
California Democratic Representative John Garamendi is a primary sponsor of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act. He spoke during the Western Food and Ag Issues Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse. While the OSRA is a good first step, Garamendi says there’s more legislation coming to help solve the shipping challenges.
COVID-19 and the Ocean Transportation Supply Chain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, outlines findings in a recent report from Federal Maritime commissioner Rebecca Dye.
School Nutrition Programs Receive Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA has added nearly $1 billion to existing funding to help schools purchase American-grown food for their meal programs.
Supply Chain Issues Need More Solutions
California Ag Today
Supply chain issues continue to take legislative priority as America faces potential long-term consequences. Congressman Ron Kind says just nine companies dominate trans-pacific shipping, and have increased shipping rates of 1,000 percent in the last 12 months.
AFBF Welcomes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
California Ag Today
President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Thursday afternoon, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and says the Biden administration worked with Farm Bureau to support passage of the bill.