…that can flag the presence of the specific gene or genes that ratchet up the production of these phytonutrients in carrot and onion. With these markers figuratively in hand, breeders…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,…
Preparing for Earth Day
Many people across our country are preparing for Earth Day, 2022. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The unofficial Earth Day flag created by John McConnell By John…
Week in Review: Another Water Allocation Reduction & Winegrape Considerations for the Future
…exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CEO of California LGMA, Tim York said they…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers American ag exports to Mexico in 2021 helped narrow the trade gap, the…
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
…all product categories,” USDA states in a recent report. “Mexico surpassed Canada as the number two market for U.S. agricultural product exports.” Mexico was the largest market for dairy products…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…and science-based conservation decisions. Download the full report or a four-page summary of findings. Next Steps The report also revealed that cropping patterns have changed over the years in response…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
…limiting dairy market access in violation of provisions established in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Both the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) have rejected…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…the ag industry for the company’s stance on the right to repair equipment. A 43-page petition was recently filed with the Federal Trade Commission against Deere and Company. Organizations including…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…nation needs to secure the border and fix the immigration system. “We’ve set up joint patrols with Mexico and Guatemala to catch more human traffickers,” President Biden said. “We’re putting…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…three categories make up over 50 percent of all organic fresh produce sales. So, they continue to be very, very strong,” Seeley noted. The 64-page report notes that organic produce…
Avocado Shipping Delay Puts Spotlight on Imports from Mexico
…we appreciate the assistance of the US Embassy in Mexico, Mexico’s National Plant Protection Organization SENASICA, and the Association of Avocado Producers and Packers/Exporters of Mexico, as well as the…
Program Working to Deliver State-of-the-Art Plant Science Technology
…25 Plant Material Centers, strategically located throughout the nation, that are working to deliver state-of-the-art plant science technology to meet identified conservation needs. Located just north of Brooksville, Florida and…
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
Avocado imports from Mexico have once again resumed according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Shipments of avocados from Michoacán, Mexico had been suspended after an…
