…research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…market in the U.S. for the U.S. Atlantic Spiny Dogfish. Emerging Markets Program (EMP): On April 17, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) published a Notice of Funding Availability for EMP,…
National Farmers’ Market Week Highlights Connections Between Consumers, Farmers
The annual National Farmers Market Week is being observed this week (August 3-9). It’s a time worth celebrating because of the key role farmers’ markets play in connecting consumers to…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…Market Directory, the states with the most farmers markets reported are California (764 markets), New York (638 markets), Michigan (339 markets), Ohio (311 markets), Illinois (309 markets), Massachusetts (306 markets),…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…last days in Mexico City continued the themes of cooperation and engagement. The agricultural delegation had a meeting with the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) and hosted…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…the notion of “ganar-ganar,” or a “win-win” relationship was mentioned more than once. Our discussions have focused not only on building stronger trade relationships between our two markets, but in…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…largest export market, and it is not surprising that the U.S. is Mexico’s largest trading partner. What happens on both sides of our shared border is vastly important for businesses…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…in rural businesses and new energy markets,” said Vilsack. “The fires we are seeing right now in the west underscore the need for forest restoration and fire prevention. Pairing this…
Agri View: Big Boats
Everett Griner talks about the agriculture export business in today’s Agri View. Big Boats…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information,…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…Week is a great opportunity for farmers markets across the country to host special events to showcase all the tremendous services they provide,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Farmers markets play a…
Smart Phones Promoting Food Safety
Research is looking at using smart phones to increase food safety at farmers markets. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains. Technology and Farmers Markets The University of Arkansas’s Division of Agriculture…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…for U.S. farmers and businesses trying to export. Similar to previous U.S. equivalency arrangements with Canada, the European Union, and Japan, this arrangement with Korea eliminates significant barriers, especially for…