…such a bill provides the solution American agriculture needs to defend our national security through protecting our domestic agricultural production and curtailing rising food costs for every consumer. The letter…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
The farming industry is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to political influence. During the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, California State Senator Brian Dahle emphasized…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…foreign sugar. And it costs taxpayers nothing. Maintaining a strong safety net in the next Farm Bill is going to be critical to our farm economy and our national food…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
…a group of professional chefs to promote the use of high oleic soybean oil in the restaurant and food service industries. Chuck Prellwitz is a soy checkoff leader from Wisconsin…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…and those engaged in seed and genetic development. Remove background check requirement. The 2018 Farm Bill has paved the way for hemp to be grown as an agricultural commodity. Farmers…
USDA Says Rising Food Prices Could Ease in 2023
…food prices, which is 2.4 percent per year. The 8.5-9.5 percent rise between 2021 and 2022 is the biggest increase in overall food price inflation since 1979 when prices rose…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
…platform. “There’s misperceptions out there about how almonds are grown, and we wanted to make sure that we were represented fairly,” Veenstra explained. “I think we ended up really building…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
…Department of Food and Agriculture, California Department of Public Health, California Association of Food Banks, and California Food Banks. Approximately 250,000 families will be served through the local food purchase…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-27-22
…highlighted the overlooked need for better harvester sanitation and California Grown products showcased during the Philippines trade mission. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…lunch and 32 cents per free or reduced-price breakfast. The increase supports school and childcare providers dealing with rising food costs. Stacy Dean, deputy undersecretary for food, nutrition, and consumer…
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
…operations at the port. “We support your first amendment right for peaceful demonstration. However, as we discussed, even before your demonstrations began, the supply chain locally to globally was already…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
…was fantastic to connect with our stakeholders, our buyers, and importers. The Philippines is our eighth-largest market for U.S. agricultural and food products, coming in just over $3 billion annually…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…meat and dairy operations to compete for workers with significantly inflated wages compared to average hourly wages. The report, “Tending to America’s Food Supply: The Essential Role of Immigrants in…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…through the passage of the Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, which authorized the training of additional canine teams,” the letter states. “The Beagle Brigade Act would provide…