…the conference, which is Tuesday, December 7. Instead, we plan to have a full day dedicated to our exhibitors and our trade show,” Bailey explained. Another change for the 2021…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…pandemic, trade issues and unpredictable weather and are the life-blood of many rural communities throughout Vermont, the Northeast and many other regions. This targeted assistance is the first step in…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…export bookings and enhances oversight of various charges and fees. “At a time when our farmers are still pressing to regain lost overseas markets after years of trade upheaval, the…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…for water sustainability for the entire industry. “It is a position that is open and available to all members of the dairy and cattle communities regardless of membership of trade…
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
…and consumers, and highlighted vulnerabilities in America’s food system supply chain resiliency. Current negotiated cash cattle trade is approximately 30% less than it was in 2005, while formula transactions have…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…of both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The coalition includes the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), American Seed Trade Association, National Farmers Union, Agricultural Retailers Association, and…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…ON TRADE: In his remarks to the press, Secretary Vilsack opened with an update on trade. He explained that the U.S. is on pace for a record year of agricultural…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…some form of wildfire insurance. The House Agriculture Committee has approved an $8.5 billion disaster assistance bill that will expand aid offered to producers. The Federal Trade Commission is going…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is going to become more actively engaged when comes to the right to repair. After a recent vote of 5-0, the FTC will be enhancing…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) paint an interesting picture for American fruits and vegetables. USDA data shows that between January and May of this year, imports…
Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support
An organic fraud prevention initiative established by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gaining supporters. Fraudulent organic products have created a significant amount of concern within the industry. Initially launched…
Agriculture Foreign Exchange Program Opens Again for 2022
…international exchange program will back for 2022. The program places young adults in rural settings around the world to learn the country’s culture, agriculture production and trade. The timeline to sign…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
…an in-person event this year. Scheduled for December 1-2 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, OGS will feature a series of in-depth educational sessions as well as a trade show floor…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-09-21
…the difficulties in acquiring insurance is causing concern for folks as wildfire season approaches and the USTR met with USMCA trade officials. Tune in to the show for these news…