…farmers in their decision making with respect to management strategies, new technologies, sustainability, competitiveness and viability. These awards prioritize strategies enhancing access to markets, developing local and regional food systems,…
Web Tool Simplifies Record Keeping
CropManage is a web-based tool made by the UC Extension that allows growers to input application techniques and export them into useful data for the future. Added funding has allowed…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…2014 (Farm Bill), will strengthen rural American communities by supporting local and regional markets and improving access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious high quality products for millions of Americans. The…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Export, Inc. $535,518 U.S. Meat Export Federation $1,081,750 U.S. Wheat Associates $4,176,733 USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council $157,661 USA Poultry and Egg Export Council $1,014,940 USA Rice Federation $1,267,187…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…diversify into new markets, including local and regional food systems, specialty crops and organic production. “We are anxious to hear how people are accessing and using the new Census data…
Webinar Series Helps Growers/Exporters Navigate Websites
The California Centers for International Trade Development have created a series of webinars to assist grower/shippers. This week they held one on navigating websites to find regulations and contacts. Export…
CITD Webinar on Food Exporting
The California Center for International Trade Development is hosting a a series of informational webinars. This week’s is about Navigating Food Export Regulations and Documentation. Sign up for the webinar…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…regulations under the Export Apple Act to allow bulk containers to be shipped to Canada without U.S. inspection. TITLE XI – Crop Insurance Premium Amounts for Catastrophic Risk Protection (CAT):…
India Export Sugar Subsidies Questioned at World Trade Meeting
A number of countries around the world are raising cane about India’s sugar subsidies, and for good reason. CLICK HERE to see the article and learn what it could mean…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…of dairy exports, leaving additional supply for the domestic market and tempering the price impact related to drought. Any further increase will be in the range of 25 to 40…
U.S. Beef and Pork Exports Performed Well in January
…supplies, U.S. beef and pork exports performed well in January. U.S. Meat Export Federation Economist Erin Daley Borror discusses the prices. U.S. Beef and Pork Exports Performed Well in January…
USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops
Gary Crawford reports the U.S. agricultural export situation continues to improve. USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…farmers and ranchers with USDA resources that can help them build stronger businesses, expand to reach new and larger markets, and grow their operations. “The recent Census of Agriculture shows…
PEDv No Threat to Food Safety
…of U.S. pork. As Paul Clayton, U.S. Meat Export Federation senior vice president for export services explains, PEDv poses no threat to food and safety and is not a reportable…