…in San Antonio, Texas. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall responded, “Building new markets for commodities is difficult work and we are glad USDA is listening to participants and…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…food and creating new markets, including farmers markets and food hubs. Two key funding opportunities within LAMP, the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program, focus on bolstering…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…markets. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack emphasized the administration’s commitment to building more equitable and competitive markets for farmers, ranchers, and producers. The rule prohibits adverse treatment based on various…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…for American agricultural exports. A letter signed by 28 members of Congress, including Co-Chairs of the Agriculture Trade Caucus, emphasizes the need for enforceable agreements that open markets and lower…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…to be that solution! Since 1958, we’ve been meeting the rubber and plastic product needs of the commercial, industrial, and agricultural markets of California, Nevada, and beyond. Our wide array…
‘Significant Rebound Underway’ for Almond Industry
…that with back-to-back years of shorter crops on a global scale, markets are balancing out. Domestic shipments of almonds have been steadily improving with expectations for that trend to continue,…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…USDA is helping small and mid-sized farms. “Climate Amart Agriculture Commodity initiative helping smaller-sized producers get a value-added proposition. Having farmers qualify for ecosystem service markets and when they do…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…to customers within their communities, and to create new revenue streams through renewable energy and ecosystem markets,” he said. “All of these actions are enabling America’s farmers to be less…
USDA Contributes Millions to Bolster Food Supply Chain
…the investments will also benefit producers and rural communities by providing more and better markets for small and mid-sized producers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Listen to Sabrina…
Agricultural Trade Caucus to Support Better Market Access and Improved Policy
…Johnson (R-SD), and Jimmy Panetta. The primary mission of the caucus revolves around fostering policies that invigorate agricultural exports, fortify market access, and dismantle unnecessary trade hurdles. Representative Smith emphasized…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…of all sizes. We’re working to help ensure that producers can get fair prices for their products and have more markets, both domestic and international to sell their products.” The…
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting applications for its Value-Added Producer Grant program, aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers in expanding their products and exploring new markets. Approximately…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…(RAPP), will provide $65 million over two years to enhance global exports and open new markets for specialty crops. Administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service, ASCE aims to address barriers…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
…exports over the last five years, with Canada and Mexico as primary destinations and emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Vietnam entering the top 10. The USDA estimates…