…supply chain bottlenecks may contribute to higher domestic energy costs in the future. A CoBank report says, “Over the past 100 years, the U.S. has been a natural gas island…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…food systems.” “We are excited to add Dr. Misra’s leadership and expertise to our team as we continue to transform our nation’s food and agricultural system,” said Chavonda Jacobs-Young, USDA…
AgNet Weekly: Congressman Austin Scott
Host Sabrina Halvorson was in Washington D.C. this week, where she spoke with several of the nation’s agricultural leaders and elected officials. She met with Congressman Austin Scott, a Republican…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). The funds will be awarded in 2023 and 2024 through two initiatives, the Organic Training for Agricultural Professionals Prize and the Organic Center-FFAR joint…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…State Water Project (SWP) deliveries. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is increasing water supply allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. “Water supply conditions and careful management of reservoir…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…help facilitate business-to-business meetings between small and medium-sized agribusinesses and regional buyers looking to import American farm and food products. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
Optimism in the Ag Equipment Market
…Manufacturers (AEM) Senior Vice President, Government and Industry Relations Kip Eideberg, says supply chain pressures and a lack of workforce retention have been ongoing struggles for the industry, and individual…
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
…resulted from tight supply. Over the year, the top export markets for U.S. potatoes were Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, in descending order. The value of U.S….
AgNet Weekly: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act
The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act was introduced this session by a group of Senators looking to make changes to agricultural checkoff programs. Vice President of Government Affairs with…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
Two technical assistance projects have been awarded funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of $1.1 million was awarded as a means to support…
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
…California State Board of Food and Agriculture. Executive Director of the Tulare County Farm Bureau, Tricia Stever Blattler detailed how thousands of dairy cows have been displaced by the March…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for…
California Represented in Netherlands Trade Mission
…the European Union, offering great business potential for U.S. agricultural exporters.” Taylor will be joined by California Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, as well as six agribusinesses that…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…and increase affordable food supply for more Americans, while promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring equity for all producers. “Producers transitioning to organic can count on NRCS for assistance through…