…and former Trump administration official. She holds a degree in agricultural development and previously led the Office of American Innovation and the Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s first term. Lorrie…
U.S. Agricultural Imports Projected to Rise in 2025
DepositPhotos image USDA is projecting another year of rising imports of agricultural products. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…a U.S. problem. Retaliatory tariffs could have significant consequences for U.S. agriculture, a frequent target in past trade disputes. In 2018, Mexico imposed tariffs on U.S. agricultural products during USMCA…
Diverse Drivers of Farm Income
…down from their highs of 22, which is also when we saw our peak export value. So goes the price of some of our key agricultural exports, so goes our…
Logistics in USDA Agricultural Trade Missions
DepositPhotos image Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley discusses some of the details of most USDA-led agricultural trade missions, including December’s mission to Morocco. Logistics in USDA Ag Trade Missions…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing conservation programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…2023. This decision highlights collaborative progress in reducing agricultural emissions while granting more time to meet clean air goals. EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…acreage comes from Land IQ, in collaboration with the Almond Board of California (ABC). Land IQ specializes in advanced agricultural analysis, utilizing remote sensing, satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and ground…
Morocco Destination for Final USDA Ag Trade Mission of 2024
Farming in Morocco. DepositPhotos image A delegation of U.S. agribusiness, trade organization, and state ag department representatives visit Morocco next month as part of the latest USDA-led agricultural trade mission….
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…rural economy while ensuring that trade conflicts don’t unduly harm agricultural sectors.” While uncertainties remain, the agricultural community will closely monitor how the administration’s trade strategies unfold, particularly their impact…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…the USDA. In a recent discussion, Ducheneaux highlighted the value of urban agricultural initiatives in fostering understanding and support for agriculture, especially in areas far removed from traditional farms. Programs…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…face a struggling agricultural economy.” The American Soybean Association (ASA) highlighted Rollins’ agricultural development degree and farm background, noting her policy experience under the previous Trump administration. ASA President Josh…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
DepositPhotos image The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) reports that last week, Chris McGlothlin, the Association’s Director of Technical Services, addressed the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Annual…
Almond Update: Elizabeth Watkins on Bridging Farming, Food, and Education
…degree, Watkins returned to the family farm, balancing agricultural life with a unique career in marketing and education. She frequently appears on Sacramento-area TV stations, showcasing recipes that incorporate almonds…