…driving global demand. The second, supporting a favorable trade and regulatory environment and then the third pillar, maximizing industry efficiency and profitability.” Approximately 30 people were on hand for the…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…program, and to entities who require general guidance and resources on meat and poultry processing. Of the $25 million, AMS will utilize $10 million to implement the first phase of…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers energy and trade strains with Russia and China, applications now being accepted to…
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
…field.” The trade relationship between the U.S. and Michoacán is substantial, with the Mexican state being the only state approved to export avocados to the U.S. Nearly 80 percent of…
Week in Review: Record Ag Exports & Farmers’ Feelings on WOTUS Revision
According to trade information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ag exports set a new record in 2021. The proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
From February 18, to February 22, United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-17-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a positive first step in trade with the Indo-Pacific, how to maximize your…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…Crop Block Grants, and trade promotion. Every five years the Farm Bill is signed into law. It holds key programs for commodities, conservation, trade, nutrition, research, credit, forestry, energy, and…
First Trade Missions Since Pandemic
Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com This week United States Department of Agriculture trade officials and other American companies within the agriculture industry will make their way to Dubai for…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…trade deals – from U.S. free trade agreements to the World Trade Organization’s Uruguay Round – have made available.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…will be adding a new element to this year’s webinars. Along with information on production practices, the series will also include trade and regulatory information in every other webinar. ABC’s…
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
…a result, many of these carriers have suspended service to the Port of Oakland. Vilsack said it negatively influences the nation’s trade markets. Click here for more information from the…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…to submit a request for a written agreement after the sales closing date. Allowing producers with inability to physically sign a written agreement because of COVID-19 to do so after…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-31-22
…cover crops are presenting a more long-term approach to effective weed management, and the White House is under fire for their lack of trade efforts. Tune in to the show…