…on American-made food distributed through various programs, with a focus on shelf-stable items. However, only around $5 million is allocated to fresh food. efforts to source these fresh products from…
AFBF Says Turkey Prices Down
…be lower this Thanksgiving, thanks to a drop in avian influenza cases and a recovery of the turkey population in the United States. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) economists analyzed…
Search for Speaker Another Delay for Farm Bill
…it’s going to take some time, but I remind everyone we have a lot of work to do and the American people expect us to get it done,” he said….
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…new and better markets for American producers.” The first sales closing date is December 1. For more information, go to rma.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…when looking at the real estate market. The current state of the ag land market is resilient, and the demand for high-quality farmland remains strong in the face of higher…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
Pistachio production is expected to experience significant growth over the next 10 years, according to a recent report commissioned by American Pistachio Growers (APG). Acreage in California is projected to…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…Lum from California Farmland Trust. “The goal of the Almond Technical Achievement Award is to recognize the industry or allied industry member who’s contributed a significant technical advancement for the…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…the Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) and the University of Wyoming, spotlight a substantial “trust gap” between ag water users and state and federal agencies. It appears most individuals in the…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…U.S. is where the majority of the industry’s marketing efforts are focused. Egyptian citrus moving into the U.S. would have a significant impact on the competitiveness of American producers. “With…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…Lentil Council, the North American Millers’ Association, and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) in applauding the bill’s introduction. “The American Farmers Feed the World Act empowers American wheat…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. The investment, funded under the American Rescue Plan…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…demonstrate the benefits of NRCS programs, develop community partnerships to protect farmland ecosystems, inform small-scale and urban farmers about conservation opportunities, and promote climate-smart conservation practices. These projects will employ…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…research organizations, and California Native American Tribes. Applicants who have advanced from a pre-proposal phase are being invited to submit full proposals by 5 p.m. on November 1. Listen to…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…frozen duck. The latest action will reportedly expand economic opportunities for American producers. The National Turkey Federation, North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council all…