…billion loan through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). It will be the largest loan made through the WIFIA program once finalized. Sites Project Authority Chairman Fritz Durst…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
Increases in the cost of production are being highlighted in a series of reports from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Market Intel information details how costs are outweighing gains…
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…
A Remarkable and Edible Succulent is Becoming More Popular
Why a remarkable and edible succulent is becoming more popular. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sea Beans are the North American species of Salicornia, a genus of…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…is being expanded for dry and refrigerated agricultural goods. The action is intended to expedite agricultural cargo loading and address some of the logistical hurdles that have proved challenging over…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-22-22
…Dubai trade trip a large success for California Grown, and recent events allowed consumers to put trust in American agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
…bacteria that hide and spread rapidly to the inner parts of the produce. Then, wash produce thoroughly under running water, even if you plan to peel it before eating, cutting…
Pop Up Port Facilities Provide Innovation to Export Efficiency
…challenges for the American agriculture industry. One solution to smooth the kinks are port pop-ups. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says pop-up container facilities at ports like the one launched last…
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
…corn, soybeans, and wheat. American exports of fresh fruit reached $748 million, while fresh vegetable exports to Mexico reached $234 million. The report also points out record growth in the…
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
…in meeting the requirements of the regulation. The group cites a report from ACT Research indicating that used truck prices have increased more than 80 percent since January 2021. The…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…predatory insects. The USDA’s Plant Protection and Quarantine Program, also known as PPQ, with the help of funding from the Plant Protection Act, PPQ has launched a major survey to…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…recent months, caused by a multitude of factors including production costs, global demand, and now the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “The planned investment is one example of many Biden-Harris Administration initiatives to…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
Canadian officials have released a trade proposal addressing tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), to the dismay of American dairy groups. The proposal comes after a dispute settlement panel found that Canada was…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…recently introduced the Agriculture Right to Repair Act to require equipment manufacturers to make it easier for farmers to make repairs. “I’ve been a farmer my whole life, and I’ve…