…designed for specialty crop producers, to research, to market and promotion opportunities,” Lester Moffitt said. Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative According to the USDA, the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative aims to…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…Las Vegas, Nevada, focused on how the fruit cuticle is vital in keeping fresh fruit fresh. Cultiva Market Development Manager Brian Tipton says the company brought in growers, PCAs and…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
…2024: Representative Austin Scott on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
…exports over the last five years, with Canada and Mexico as primary destinations and emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Vietnam entering the top 10. The USDA estimates…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…about the day-to-day intricacies of operating a farm, farmworker safety standards and protection, automation, organic and conventional produce and more. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
Congressional Effort Seeks to Address H-2A Wage Concerns for U.S. Farmers
…short-term relief immediately,” said Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President. Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association, also commended the bipartisan effort, stating that immediate action is…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…day to get the best food to you and your family. We’ll explore everything from agriculture misinformation, women changing the industry, fieldworkers’ stories, scientific developments and, of course, technological innovations….
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…Wednesday, January 10. Growers, PCAs, CCAs, and other industry members are invited to hear the latest information and research updates related to nutrient management. “We’ll have an opportunity to learn…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
In a recent episode of the Almond Journey Podcast, Richard Waycott, outgoing President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), shared reflections on his remarkable journey within the…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…your family, for instance, or if you had to sell assets, we want to make sure that you’re whole and able to take part in what’s next.” Again, the deadline…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…27, 2024: AFBF’s Courtney Briggs on EPA PFAS Rule 12:34 April 13, 2024: Representative Austin Scott on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…consumer, is importing a considerable amount of pistachios. Canada and Mexico have also shown increased interest in U.S. pistachios. Mexico, in particular, has seen consistent year-over-year growth. “For the first…
“True Cost” of Food Discussed at COP28
…in the food supply around the world. They were a topic of discussion at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, this week in Dubai. Sara Farley, Vice President of the…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…surface water acres and sources, and sales. Federal, state, and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations, and producers use these data. “The information that respondents provide will serve as the foundation…