…who says she’s confident the mission will produce great results. South Korea ranks as the United States’ fifth-largest single-export market. It’s one of the fastest-growing economies in the developed world…
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
Atlantic salmon aquaculture cage site Shutterstock image by leo w kowal The United States is far behind other countries in the production of aquaculture. Americans are large consumers of seafood…
Farms Received Nearly a Quarter of Each Food-at-home Dollar in 2022
…away from home in the United States, 1960–2022 Food-at-home dollars include food purchases from outlets such as grocery stores, supermarkets, and wholesale clubs that are meant to be prepared at…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…single award in the history of the WIIN Act for a storage project. “With the support of the Biden-Harris administration, Reclamation continues to make historic investments in Western water infrastructure…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
…the question, ‘When you see this label, what do you think it means?’” he explained. He said most respondents believed the label meant everything was done in the United States….
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…better align with consumer expectations. The “Product of USA” rule mandates that products bearing this label must come from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States. “Today’s…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…the program include Western United Dairies, Self-Help Enterprises, Community Alliance with Family Farmers and the Almond Alliance. As “the technical assistance providers on this program, we are more than happy…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…On the phone with us this week is Western Market Manager for Corteva, Daniel Abruzzini. Q: This week let’s talk about how to implement integrated disease management strategies and to…
USDA Investing in Western Wildfire Reduction
USDA is investing more money into reducing wildfire risks in California and other Western states. Gary Crawford has more in This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing another half…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…and stay united and help one another by sharing our success stories along with stories that maybe didn’t go so well. That’s the only way we’re going to learn and…
White Water Fire: A New Weed Concern for Rice Growers
…confirmed the new weed as being white water fire. Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-Deforest said it could be the first discovery of the weed in the United States. “We don’t,…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…government of the United States,” says Conner. “The courts have really sort of taken over from where the experts are.” Conner says the timing of the judge decision is most…
Family Farming and Industry Unity at the Core of California Raisins
…superior quality, but producers in the United States “are highly scrutinized” for production methods. “When it comes to food safety at Victor Packing, that’s our number one priority,” he said,…
Americans Serving Wings for the Big Game
…Francisco battle for the championship trophy. That’s enough wings for every man, woman and child in the United States to eat four wings each. If you ate 50 wings every…