…“Census of Agriculture data are widely used by federal and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations, extension educators, and many others to inform decisions about policy and farm programs and services…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…consumers. SCFBA also raises the issue of trade and foreign competition as being an important consideration. Addressing unfair foreign competition, promoting American crops in international markets, and eliminating trade barriers…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…trade disruptions, above-target inflation rates, and rising energy prices. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Busy Week for USTR Officials
Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Office have a busy schedule this week. Assistant United States Trade Representative for Central and South Asian Affairs, Christopher Wilson, and Assistant United…
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…the answer is to end the war. “I think, with Ukraine hampered by a war going on and the fact that they aren’t shipping as much as they could ship…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
…the soaring cost of food and runaway inflation. The world’s total planted area for rice has dropped by 13 percent this season because of a lack of rainfall. Traders fear…
New Mitigation Strategy for Broomrape is Expected for Next Cropping Year
…broomrape on dry grass “Using rimsulfuron, Matrix is the trade name that’s most often used, and applying it in a different way. This should be through before the 2023 crop…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…finally back on the agenda at USDA,” said OTA CEO and Executive Director Tom Chapman. “The Organic Trade Association welcomes the release of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards proposed…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…of international trade. “Trade is critical to prosperity and feeding the world. It’s critical to international development. Each country is allowed to work to its strengths, producing the things that…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…than ever before to support the farmers who grow food right here in America,” he said. “That’s why Congress must continue to support strong farm and trade policies that reinforce…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-27-22
…highlighted the overlooked need for better harvester sanitation and California Grown products showcased during the Philippines trade mission. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
Photo by Avel Chuklanov on Unsplash USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley recently led a trade mission to the Philippines and says it was a successful trip. “It really…
Week in Review: Pistachio Expectations Decline & Mitigating Red Scale in Citrus
Expectations for California’s pistachio crop have waned over the past few weeks, but 2022 is still projected to be a strong year. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has rejected…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…and Border Protection (CBP) perform critically important agricultural inspections at the nation’s ports of entry,” the organizations state in the letter. “These teams play a vital role in trade and…