…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 more…
Records for U.S. Ag Exports
Crawford U.S. agricultural products are being shipped to other nations at a record setting pace. Gary Crawford has more. Export Prospects Getting Brighter…
Crop Progress for June 4
…garlic and other vegetables for farmer’s markets and planted processing tomatoes. In Stanislaus County, growers harvested radishes, onions, garlic, peppers, and other vegetables for farmer’s markets. The early plantings of…
New Potential Growth Market for U.S. Meat
Where is the next next potential growth market for U.S. red meat? Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation tells us about a new initiative. US Meat Exports Emerging…
Daily National Turkey Market at-a-Glance
…mechanically separated turkey market is steady. Demand moderate. Offerings light to moderate. Trading slow. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS No trading reported. The market is steady to firm on tom drums and…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
…initiative offering several training opportunities targeted toward select business demographics with varying levels of export experience. This seminar, Exporting in a Global Market , will explain the benefits of exporting…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…on the table. Through programs such as the Healthy Incentives Pilot and grants to increase access to SNAP at farmers markets, SNAP provides low-income families with expanded access to healthy…
National Turkey Market-at-a-Glance
…mostly light. The mechanically separated turkey market is steady. Demand mostly moderate. Offerings light. Trading slow. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Trading slow. The market is generally steady with some buyer resistance…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…existing supply chains, adding to the economic strength of U.S. and Mexican agriculture. USDA is continuing to help America’s farmers and ranchers reach new markets and increase agricultural exports. In…
Export Pork Buyers Attempting to Secure Product
With the record high hog prices – certain international customers have been attempting to secure product. Pork Checkoff assistant vice president of international marketing Becca Hendricks explains more. Pork Buyers…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Atlantic Spiny Dogfish. Emerging Markets Program (EMP): On April 17, 2014, FAS published a Notice of Funding Availability for EMP, with $10 million available in 2014. EMP applications are reviewed…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…to create opportunities for growth and prosperity, support innovative technologies, identify new markets for agricultural producers and better utilize our nation’s natural resources. Created by the 2008 Farm Bill, REAP…
Market Round-up for Corn, Cattle, Hogs and Milk
…export announcement of 101,600 mt of corn to unknown destinations Friday morning. A 42-point rise in the dollar was also noted. Cattle futures traded mixed. Live cattle contracts ended .80…