…trucking capacity delaying the movement of goods. North American Regional Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness for RaboBank, Roland Fumasi said the industry has been resilient in getting goods to…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…service would not only ease the congestion at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California but would allow the prompt export of American goods overseas.” Many…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…farmers across the country,” American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The rising cost of supplies is slowing down the momentum America’s farmers were…
Upcoming Survey for Farmers and Ranchers
…the optimal support of diversity within American agriculture.” All information reported by the farmer to NASS is kept confidential and general study results will be posted on the NASS website…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
…partners are pressing forward with new trade agreements without the U.S., risking diminished American economic competitiveness and investment opportunities. John Bode, President and CEO, Corn Refiners Association. “China is number…
USDA to Award Up To $400 million for Local Food Purchase Program
…American Rescue Plan. The funding is intended to be used for emergency food purchases of domestic local foods. Awards will be made through non-competitive cooperative agreements made with state and…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…these loan guarantees will back private investment in processing and food supply infrastructure that will strengthen the food supply chain for the American people. USDA is making the funding available…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…better address predatory detention and demurrage fees. Several agricultural groups have expressed support for the legislation moving forward including the North American Meat Institute, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
…of the California Aqueduct, San Luis Canal, Delta-Mendota Canal, and Friant-Kern Canal. Collectively, the four canals help provide water to nearly three million acres of farmland and 130,000 acres of…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
…fall by $20.2 billion in 2021. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast Sponsored Content…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
…without the HOS restrictions. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain Disruptions
…their stores when they are in short supply. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. FTC Launches Inquiry into Supply Chain…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…a pandemic has altered so many aspects of the way Americans live and work, the Board’s contributions to the industry have been critical,” says Michelle Connelly, Executive Director of California…