…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…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
…the president highlighted his plan to help the nation’s economy, speaking on supply chains, American manufacturing, and immigration. Ukraine’s invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices…
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
…presents potential opportunities for American farmers. Ukraine is a significant supplier of wheat and grain. Continued violence in the region could have a significant impact on production and export opportunity….
Understanding Weeds Help with Your Plan to Eradicate Them
How understanding weeds will help with your plan to eradicate them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dandelion seed head Crabgrass (Carthamus Tinctorius) Image by David Mark from…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…full question and answer here. Made in the U.S.A. In his address, President Biden talked about increasing American manufacturing. “We will buy American to make sure everything from the deck…
Reduction of CO2 Highlighted in New Season of MJDOA TV Series
Now in its third season, the American Grown My Job Depends On Ag (MJDOA) tv series is back focusing on diversity within the industry, agriculture doing more with less and…
Control of Weeds on the Farm Without Using Chemicals
…weeds year round. A good weed control plan ties right in with building soil fertility and creating the perfect planting environment for your chosen plants to thrive. Before you try…
VofV: To Advance Food Safety, Get Out of the Box
…out more at WGA.com. Barbara Cassens has been a warrior in the fight to protect the health of the American people for the past forty years. In this episode, the…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…environmental regulations that resulted in plant shutdowns and saw raw material shortages, both of which caused production to become unpredictable and challenged planning. This fragility overseas led to increased ocean…