…that will further benefit farmers and ranchers. The agriculture industry has been facing a variety of challenges, notably, inflated costs of production and consolidation. “At USDA, our goal is to…
Collaboration Critical for Advancing the Raisin Industry
…to take initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. “At the end of the day, I don’t feel comfortable just sitting here as a grower and saying, ‘Well gosh,…
American Lamb Producers Looking Ahead to 2023 Trends
…are challenges ahead for the lamb industry, but there are also opportunities ahead,” says Peter Camino, American Lamb Board Chair. “But the entire industry will need to make changes to…
Almond Update: Production Trends Could Bring Equilibrium to The Market
…supply that was then met with overwhelming logistical challenges. Shipping delays and an overall tumultuous supply chain that came about as a result of COVID took its toll on demand….
VofV: Farm from a Box’s Brandi DeCarli on Creating Local Food Access Through Entrepreneurship
…A listening experience that’s the perfect start to the new year, DeCarli shares a palpable excitement for the coming years in ag, and sees challenges as opportunities. Whether it’s entrepreneurship…
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
…chain challenges, and a competitive global beef market, American exports to East Asia were outstanding in the first half of 2022 in terms of value and volume. The report says,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the challenges and driving factors of automation in almonds, the NMPF’s dairy market…
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
…number of issues that are on the table to be cleaned up, but I do think that we will find our way.” Many of the challenges the industry has been…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
…Vineyards, Niki Wente said they have experienced the benefits and challenges of electric equipment firsthand. Working with Monarch Tractor for several years, Wente Vineyards has been looking at both electric…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
…navigate the complex international trade and food security challenges our world is facing.” The position of Chief Agriculture Negotiator plays a crucial role in working to expand export market opportunities…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…to alleviating supply chain challenges and curbing inflation,” said McKinney, now serving as NASDA CEO. “We know her efforts are sure to have a meaningful impact on consumers and families…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage Drops Amidst Challenges
For the first time in more than two decades, California almond acreage decreased year-over-year. Land IQ’s 2022 Standing Acreage and Removal Final Estimate shows that total standing acreage as of…
California Chill Report: Researchers Look at Solutions to Dormancy Issues
…growers to overcome some of those challenges. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento counties, Kat Jarvis-Shean said they have been looking at a couple of…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
…map will determine federal funding opportunities. “Folks are able to take a look at the map through January 13. That is when the FCC would like to have any challenges…