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U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…majority are grown in the United States for domestic use, a small share of both plants comes from Canada, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Trade is highly seasonal, with…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…prevent a shutdown of rail freight. The deadline for railroads and workers to meet an agreement is December 9. Up to a week prior to the deadline, railroads would stop…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…first-ever agricultural trade mission to Madrid, Spain. More than 70 participants are representing trade associations, state governments, and agribusinesses from 25 states. Seven California-based companies are participating in the trip….
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) are reviewing what the implications will be for industry members. “IFPA is committed to working with the FDA to…
Black Sea Grain Deal Extended
…Sea Grain Initiative which was set to expire on Saturday. Russia, again, heard and apparently felt that the world would not accept Moscow refusing to extend the agreement,” he said….
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…assistance offered through ERP Phase One. More than $7.1 billion has been paid to producers who suffered eligible crop losses since May 2022. ERP Phase Two will include producers that…
Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety
A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York said…
Export Exchange Success
…515,000 metric tons of grains and co-products traded at the conference or immediately before or after. “Trade is absolutely critical to U.S. farmers right now, and these sales show that…
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
…now open and marks the second phase of USDA’s $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. The initiative is designed to improve the quality of school meals by strengthening access to…
Decertification Action Necessary to Maintain Integrity of California LGMA
The California Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture recently had to take a decertification action against a member company. California LGMA CEO Tim…
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
…shut down all rail-dependent facilities and result in devastating consequences to both national and global food security. The Biden administration successfully helped broker an agreement between the National Railway Labor…
USDA Opens 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration
…commodity markets, and trade in 2023. Additionally, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the event’s keynote address. More than 100 subject matter experts, executives and academics will discuss the largest…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the San Joaquin valley water blueprint moving forward to the next phase, staying…