…up to $1.5 million on Chinese-built, operated, or flagged ships arriving at U.S. ports. A public comment period is open, and U.S. farmers are voicing strong concerns. They warn that…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
…Asia, South Korea, the Middle East, and Taiwan for business-to-business meetings in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and a product showcase in Fresno. CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…Forest Service, affecting over 10 million square feet and saving $500 million. The Los Angeles EPA office, with a $572,000 annual lease, was highlighted. The conversation also touched on the…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
…vegetables, and nuts by nutrition benefit clients at farmers markets in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Marin, Butte, and Humboldt counties. CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Grain Powered Grain Elevator Developed
…service, the first in America. Known as Dart’s elevator, other grain elevators were later built to help make Buffalo a major port city and within 15 years of his invention,…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The United States saw a significant increase in agricultural export volumes in 2024, as lower prices encouraged…
Los Angeles County Households Affected by Wildfires May Be Eligible for Food Assistance
Courtesy of USDA The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that households in 28 zip codes in Los Angeles County, affected by recent wildfires may be eligible for food…
Trump Rekindles Debate Over Small, Endangered Fish in California
…roundtable with Los Angeles leaders Friday, January 25, 2025, President Trump sounded off on California water policy. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…wildfires are affecting populated areas in Southern California, they are also affecting agricultural areas in the hilly areas just outside of Los Angeles. USA meteorologist Brad Rippey on the wildfire…
American Agriculture History Minute-Gaining Control of the Might Mississippi River
…of the crucial Mississippi River port in New Orleans. Jefferson tasked James Monroe and Robert Livingston with purchasing New Orleans. Negotiating with the French, the American representatives quickly agreed to…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…the U.S. supply chain, especially for the nation’s robust red meat export market. Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), hailed the development as “extremely…
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The first export sales report of 2025 came in below many traders’ expectations, according to Allendale commodity…
East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Appears More Likely
…of a strike. According to Supply Chain Dive, a significant development in the ongoing negotiations occurred when President-elect Trump expressed support for the ILA’s stance against port automation following a…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the looming threat of port strikes on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast,…