…industry members contributing expertise and guidance for bringing the lab together. Construction on the tree nut processing laboratory began over a year ago after COVID had slowed the overall progress…
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
…related to COVID, which is helping push prices. “Cotton acreage this year is up 10 percent which if we had the water, we’d probably be up 100 percent. But we…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…of on-farm labor, as well as other ag supporting businesses have created further complications for producers. The disruption of labor markets and the overall supply chain brought on by COVID-19…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…lingering COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing supply chain issues and persistent labor shortages, as well as long term factors like deglobalization and inflation, have emerged to dampen enthusiasm a bit on the…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…RaboAgrifinance, Roland Fumasi explained that ocean carriers suffered a period of more than a decade struggling with profitability issues. The initial impact of COVID had a compounding affect, also having…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…fiscal year 2022, $2.75 million is funding caried over from 2021 COVID-19 relief funds. Additionally, the program is being supported by $17 million in 2018 Farm Bill mandatory funding. Award…
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
…Initially interrupted by COVID, the supply chain has yet to fully be righted. Many in the agricultural community are calling for more long-term solutions to prevent sizable disruption in the…
Almond Update: Strategic Retreat Helps Refocus Industry Efforts and Priorities
…happening in areas affecting the industry. The impact of COVID has highlighted the speed at which things can change and emphasized the value of industry cohesion. “Things around the…
First Trade Missions Since Pandemic
…the first U.S. trade mission in two years. The COVID-19 pandemic halted trips for developing new international markets for U.S. agriculture goods. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA‘s Foreign Agricultural Service…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-04-22
…establish a federal definition of biostimulants, also details on how to stay compliant with COVID 19 injury reporting and paid sick leave. Tune in to the show for these news…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
Because of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending program flexibilities to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) and agricultural producers until June 30,…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…that had been closed at the beginning of COVID in 2020. “It is very apparent that consumer supermarket food purchases the past year reflected more traditional buying trends as compared…
Meat Prices Inquiry by House Oversight Subcommittee
…conglomerates may have engaged in predatory business practices, at the expense of consumers, during the pandemic.” In the last year, and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, beef prices have risen nearly…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the possibility of COVID vaccines holding up the supply chain, USDA report discovering…