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India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
India represents a significant market for American farmers and ranchers with further opportunities for expansion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is organizing a trade mission to New Delhi, India,…
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…
Week in Review: Budget Impacts on Ag Incentives & Strength of U.S. Dollar Affecting Ag Exports
…been negatively impacting exports of American agricultural goods. The California State Water Resources Control Board is continuing an emergency regulation curtailing the Scott and Shasta rivers. Farmers in the Central…
Impacts of the Strength of the U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
The strength of the U.S. dollar has been negatively impacting exports of American agricultural goods. Higher interest rates and global geopolitical events heavily influence its value. “Fourteen months ago we…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
…and a benefit-cost analysis in mid-2024. Seventeen public water agencies from various regions are participating in the project, which will ultimately serve 750,000 acres of farmland that rely on the…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is actively seeking feedback on how foreign investment in American agriculture is reported. USDA is urging public participation until February 16, 2024. Changes are…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has partnered with California under the new infrastructure program, contributing over $30 million in competitive grant funding. The RFSI program, authorized by the American Rescue…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…2018 and 2019 tariff increases, which resulted in significant consequences for American farmers. The signatories are worried that revoking China’s PNTR status could invite retaliation from China, putting the livelihoods…
U.S Agriculture ‘Flips the Script’ at U.N. Climate Meeting
…agriculture, was in some cases on the defensive about its work on climate change. But in this year’s conference- “We flipped the script for American agriculture,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…in the market value of many seasonally growing commodities,” he said. “Congressman Austin Scott, my colleague, introduced HR 4580 The American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act during the 117th…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
It is expected to be a banner year for California pistachios and there appears to be increasing export market opportunities to help address increasing production. Former President of American Pistachio…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
A new partnership to improve the nation’s forests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The nonprofit conservation organization American Forests is teaming up with the USDA Forest Service…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…showcase the uniqueness of American aquaculture.” NASS has made survey response more convenient with their online Respondent Portal at www.agcounts.usda.gov. On the site, producers can complete their NASS surveys, view historical…