…up stocks of powdered dairy products during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are still using those reserves. “China has done a pretty tremendous job growing milk output there, which has slightly…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…by ourselves and for me, a big ‘come to Jesus’ moment was during COVID when supply chains were breaking down and shipping was breaking down. We should just always be…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…relief payments to farmworkers as a result of challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, NCAE notified USDA about actions taken by the United Farm Workers (UFW) in New…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
Incentive programs are a vital component to enable farmers to implement new production approaches in their operations. Agricultural exports are trending down from a post-pandemic peak as experts deal with…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
Agricultural exports a heading down from a post-pandemic peak as experts deal with international complications that can stunt export growth or, sometimes, stop exports altogether. According to USDA, the value…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…demands for export at a cheaper price than what California growers can accomplish. Moreover, the disruptions in the supply chain at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have not been…
Increasing Gap Between Supply and Demand of Pistachios
…more product in the overall market. “The last few years, especially since COVID, there has been sort of an increasing gap between the supply and demand of pistachios. Which just…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…chicken industry,” and accused him of creating the bird flu pandemic. Secretary Vilsack attempted to ask the woman to stay and listen to the program, but instead of engaging in…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…prices rise in the grocery stores,” he said. The Washington Post recently reported that grocery prices have jumped 25 percent in the last four years, outpacing overall inflation of 19…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
…The funding, totaling $1,046,558, includes $760,633 in new MAP allocations and $285,925 in unused carryover funds from 2022. The carryover funds stem from the pandemic’s impact, curtailing market development activities…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show features information on Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program payments and new water conservation agreements for…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…has witnessed good shipments in the current crop year. However, Waycott acknowledged the complexity of changing consumption patterns and habits in a post-COVID world. “We’re studying that very hard, figuring…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…chains faced challenges during the pandemic, leading to inflationary prices and delays. The Administration, in collaboration with port workers, has successfully reduced the number of container ships waiting at U.S….
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…bill extension but urged a focus on crafting a new, updated bill. Duvall highlighted the changing landscape since the 2018 bill, citing the pandemic, inflation, and global unrest as factors…