…behalf of our stakeholders to build upon and strengthen our demand-driving programs. Go blueberries!” The USHBC has served as the blueberry research and promotion program under USDA since 2001. The…
Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average
…follow a seasonal pattern, building throughout the year until the fall, when retailers prepare to meet holiday demand. In 2021, the seasonal build-up was less pronounced than usual, and stock…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the latest update on voluntary…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…those who need it most, invest in the food supply chain and Build Back Better.” Funding for the new program is made possible by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
The U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228 to 206. Back in August, the Senate had passed the bill…
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
A report from CoBank shows animal agriculture needs trade negotiators at the table to build export markets. The report says the recent nomination of a chief agriculture negotiator with the…
Week in Review: Water Board Raises Fees & Water Pumping Rules Reevaluated
…struggling with a challenging water year, it appears that demand is picking back up and bringing better prices. The Agricultural Transportation Working Group detailed the challenges facing the ag supply…
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
…the agency so that the agency – this big monolithic thing – can actually take into account your needs on the ground in Sonoma County, your needs on the ground…
Supply Chain Crisis Could Permanently Harm U.S. Agriculture
…voiced strong support for Durkin’s call for U.S. government action to more effectively tackle the shipping crisis and its effects on dairy farmers and manufacturers. Durkin called on Congress to…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
…secondary benefits. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara explained that many biostimulants have an indirect impact on pest management. They can often interact with plant systems…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…commodities. “As we build back better than we were before, we will continue to support our farmers, ranchers and producers as they overcome the challenges associated with COVID-19, climate change…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…have also expressed support for some of the climate provisions detailed in the framework for the Build Back Better Act. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO, Chuck Conner…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
Senate lawmakers announced the bipartisan Food Security is National Security Act. The legislation would give top U.S. agriculture and food officials permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in…
Working Group Highlights Ag Supply Chain Challenges and Solutions
…production, to processing, to transportation. The group suggests multiple actions to increase trucking productivity and ensure worker safety. The group also recommends several approaches to help strengthen freight transportation policy…