…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…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
…Administration (NTIA) will be coordinating a comprehensive approach to broadband. A recently signed interagency agreement will enable better communication between federal agencies. The agreement will also allow for a more…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
A recent announcement from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will strengthen enforcement of the Made in the USA standard. FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra described the action as “long-overdue.” Under the…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…threw trade markets into turmoil, with supply chains having to adapt to a vastly different landscape. Port delays have continued to be a problem for the agricultural sector throughout the…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
Several developments have taken place in relation to Proposition 1 grant programs. Nearly $40 million in funding has been awarded under various Proposition 1 grant program opportunities. The State Water…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…this deal.” The troubling EU trade relationship stems from a disagreement between Boeing and Airbus. A series of tariffs were enacted by both trading partners on billions of dollars worth…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…and National Farmers Union provided input on areas of potential improvement. Some of the recommendations made ranged from investing in critical infrastructure to resolving harmful trade disagreements. “There is no…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
The fresh produce industry is continuing to struggle with several challenges related to transporting goods. Trade markets for all products have been tumultuous over the past year, with port delays…
VofV: Cooperation and Data Sharing for Better Food Safety
…Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, shares how the fresh produce industry has made several efforts to anonymize and aggregate food safety data, but in the end, they have all fallen short…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…Trade Month, it’s clear that trade remains a critical engine powering the agricultural economy and the U.S. economy as a whole. Today’s estimate shows that our agricultural trading partners are…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…vital for keeping the agricultural industry strong in the years ahead. Along with water concerns, the discussion also included the topics of trade and labor. Kounalakis indicated that she would…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…and ensuring that it benefits American workers,” U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a press release. “Launching the first panel request under the agreement will ensure our dairy industry…