…reach an agreement. “Leaders around the world are already concerned about food shortages and famine due to drought and geopolitical challenges, such as the invasion of Ukraine, which accounts for…
2022 Census of Agriculture Set to Open in the Coming Weeks
…“Census of Agriculture data are widely used by federal and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations, extension educators, and many others to inform decisions about policy and farm programs and services…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…consumers. SCFBA also raises the issue of trade and foreign competition as being an important consideration. Addressing unfair foreign competition, promoting American crops in international markets, and eliminating trade barriers…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…trade disruptions, above-target inflation rates, and rising energy prices. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…grant funding is the Grown to be Great project, administered by the California Grown Buy California Marketing Agreement. More than $2.5 million will be used for a multiplatform campaign incorporating…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
Image by Andy from Pixabay An agreement to allow grain shipments from Ukraine is helping increase global supplies of wheat and corn. Veronica Nigh, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist,…
Busy Week for USTR Officials
Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Office have a busy schedule this week. Assistant United States Trade Representative for Central and South Asian Affairs, Christopher Wilson, and Assistant United…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-23-22
…Congressman Costa hosts the Secretary of Interior to Central Valley farms and USDA announced another phase of disaster assistance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
…the soaring cost of food and runaway inflation. The world’s total planted area for rice has dropped by 13 percent this season because of a lack of rainfall. Traders fear…
New Mitigation Strategy for Broomrape is Expected for Next Cropping Year
…broomrape on dry grass “Using rimsulfuron, Matrix is the trade name that’s most often used, and applying it in a different way. This should be through before the 2023 crop…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…finally back on the agenda at USDA,” said OTA CEO and Executive Director Tom Chapman. “The Organic Trade Association welcomes the release of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards proposed…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
…to help bring new farmers into the fold.” The University of Arkansas and the National Farm Income Tax Extension Committee will be working with FSA on the first phase of…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…of international trade. “Trade is critical to prosperity and feeding the world. It’s critical to international development. Each country is allowed to work to its strengths, producing the things that…
Sugar Growers Discuss Farm Bill Priorities
…than ever before to support the farmers who grow food right here in America,” he said. “That’s why Congress must continue to support strong farm and trade policies that reinforce…