…COVID-19 lockdowns in China have curbed product movement, which will likely be reflected in export data for April and May. Logistical challenges also present further obstacles for export movement overseas….
USDA to Provide $6 Billion in Natural Disaster Assistance to Producers
…catastrophic natural disasters,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “As the agriculture industry deals with new challenges and stressors, we at USDA look for opportunities to inject…
Week in Review: Strong Pistachio Shipments & Action Taken on Port Fees
President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data through March shows positive movement for pistachios. Efforts to address detention and demurrage fees are moving forward at both…
Bidens Plan to Boost Crop Production and Address Cost Increases
…instability. We will continue to work with the USDA to identify the best policy options to help farmers across the country meet these challenges.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…fumigation in California,” said Sidhu. “But with the increased environmental regulations by the Department of Pesticide Regulation there are some challenges in managing root-knot nematodes in carrots.” The new regulations…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…moving.” While AB 2406 moves through the legislative process, action is being taken at the federal level to address detention and demurrage fees. Among its provisions, the Ocean Shipping Reform…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-11-22
…in addressing detention and demurrage fee challenges, and AFBF recommending streamlined policy and investments in sustainable practices. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Farmer Mental Health Month
…struggling to cope with the challenges of farming. “If you go to farmstateofmind.org, American Farm Bureau offers a number of resources, including a national resource directory where folks can find all…
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
Pistachio shipments are up over last year, even as the industry deals with logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data…
U.S. Helping to Feed the World
…the Commodity Credit Corporation to cover shipping costs. You can read more in this USDA news release. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. U.S. Helping to Feed…
Deadline Extension for Innovators
…to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its ninth year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced…
Week in Review: Transportation Challenges Deflating Almond Prices and Farm Bill Work Underway
Difficulties in getting almonds to export markets will become even more problematic without workable solutions before the 2022 crop is ready to go. The Senate Ag Committee hosted a farm…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers new reports detailing almond acreage increases, the challenges facing farmer-owned cooperatives and comments…
Bee Sweet Citrus Adding New Mandarin Facility
…rooms; washing, sorting and packing lines; and a large shipping and dock area. “Delivering a project of this magnitude, despite the supply chain and inflationary challenges ushered by COVID-19, is…