…Several ag groups have expressed disappointment in the proposed bill. “There is no surer way to undermine the success of farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and our shared food system than…
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…costs of inputs compiled with logistical slowdowns have created significant hardships. Lower almond prices have also been tough on growers. Despite the setbacks, Waycott said they are “cautiously optimistic” for…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…the goal of a verified workforce, but agricultural labor reforms also must be enacted prior to any mandatory electronic verification system to avoid severe consequences for our nation’s food supply,”…
Report Shows Organic Food Sales Hit a New Milestone in 2022
A recent survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows that organic food sales in the U.S. set a new record in 2022. The 2023 Organic Industry Survey shows…
Duarte Says H.R. 2 E-Verify Program ‘Devastating’ for Farmers
…been devastating for food producers or would have been devastating for farmworker families,” he said. “It would have also criminalized many employers who have been participating in E-Verify but would…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…supporting the sector as a whole. “As USDA works to help make our nation’s food system more resilient and create more options for producers and consumers, we recognize the important…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…2021 at more than 26 pounds per person after adjusting for losses. USDA’s Economic Research Service’s (ERS) loss-adjusted food availability data adjusts the data for food spoilage, plate waste, and…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
Efforts to entice the next generation of agricultural workers include an emphasis on agtech. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the need is clear for a…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
…Those higher prices mean that even if households consume less electricity, their electricity bills will likely be similar to or slightly higher than last summer. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…“We are very disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion. Allowing state overreach will increase prices for consumers and drive small farms out of business, leading to more consolidation,” said National…
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
…American farm and food products and send ripples of activity through the nation’s economy. The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) says America’s agricultural exports, valued at $177.3 billion in 2021,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-09-23
…the wage rate with inflation, and the concerns with the push toward organic and what that means for prices. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
SNAP Work Requirements in Farm Bill Discussions
…the farm bill, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest food assistance program administered by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Lawmakers on both sides of the…
Some Food Prices Rise in April
Some food prices are creeping up again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy: Hunter Bliss Images/Shutterstock.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reports that food prices…