…Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico. On February 6, 2019, Commerce notified the Mexican signatories that it would withdraw from the 2013 Suspension Agreement. On May 7, 2019, the 2013 Suspension Agreement…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…marmorated stink bug (BMSB), an invasive pest from Asia. For years, BMSB had only been found in urban areas of California – most notably a 2013 infestation in midtown Sacramento….
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…Canada (January – December, Million USD) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014-18 % Change Total U.S. Ag. & Related Exports 26,514 25,058 24,313 24,722 25,004 -6 Consumer-Oriented Total1 18,475 17,974…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…to $9.1 billion. In contrast, agricultural exports to China were valued at more than $24 billion in 2014, having increased by 700 percent between 2000 and 2017. “Farm Bureau economists…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. The grant comes after an earlier award of $1.2 million to address the nutria population. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget that was recently approved…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
…$9.1 billion. In 2014, U.S. agricultural exports to China exceeded $24 billion. From 2000 to 2017, U.S. agricultural exports to China increased by 700%. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…producers. However, no applicant can receive more than $500,000. Eligible applicants must also have an average adjusted gross income (AGI) for tax years 2014, 2015, and 2016 of less than…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…30 years, the 2501 Program has helped reach socially disadvantaged agricultural producers – farmers and ranchers who have experienced barriers to service due to racial or ethnic prejudice. The 2014…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…resulted in some areas experiencing an elevation decline an average of one inch every month since 2014. “One of the authorized purposes for the canal is to deliver not just…
FDA Settles FSMA Lawsuit Related to High Risk Foods
…the FDA was originally supposed to have designated which foods were high risk by 2012 and have the recordkeeping requirements developed by 2013. The purpose is to increase the level…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…producers for MPP-Dairy premiums paid between 2014-2017 on May 8, 2019. As of May 28, more than $1.7 million in cash refunds have been paid to dairy producers. Dairy Margin…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…the CRP continuous signup when 2014 Farm Bill authority expired. The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized the program this past December, and FSA has carefully analyzed the bill’s language and determined…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…from 2014-2017 to receive a repayment or credit for part of the premiums paid into the program. FSA has been providing premium reimbursements to producers since last month and those…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…continues to work toward full implementation of the program. Last fall, when the 2014 Farm Bill authority expired, continuous CRP signup applications were no longer accepted by FSA. The continuous…