The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $5 million in an effort to address antimicrobial resistance within the food supply chain. A total of nine projects are…
Biden Administration Makes Further Investments to Strengthen the Food Supply Chain
A total of $225 million is being invested to further bolster the food supply chain through increased meat processing capacity and workforce development. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is…
Deadline Approaching for Climate Smart Partnerships
A deadline is approaching for funding for certain USDA partnerships. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds potential partners that the deadline to apply…
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a…
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to improve market conditions for poultry farmers. USDA has proposed a rule that will provide more transparency in poultry growing contracts…
Canadian Dairy TRQ Provisions Remain in Violation of USMCA Terms
…and prevent U.S. workers, producers, farmers, and exporters from getting the full benefit of the market access that Canada committed to under the USMCA.” Canada has also failed to allocate…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s 2020 cash farm receipts down but the state remains top in the…
Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health
…strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health, and a majority of rural adults and…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…labeling regulations. The coalition of ag groups which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, and Western Growers warn of significant repercussions if the case is not heard. …
U. S. Wine Imports
…million gallons in fiscal year 2000 to 456 million gallons in 2021, reaching nearly $7.5 billion in value. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports most wine imports come from the European…
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
…and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). The NWSA is a marine cargo operating partnership between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma in Washington State. USDA’s Farm Service…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
…is attributable to farming activities. If 75 percent of that AGI or more is attributable to farming activities, they would qualify for the higher payment amount potentially.” Listen to the…
VofV: Farmer’s Business Network and the Power of a Big Idea for Small Farmers
…farmer-driven information source that provides agronomic precision data to all its members. “We wanted to level the playing field for farmers,” says Amol Deshpande, FBN’s CEO and Co-Founder. With a…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) indicated the framework is a positive step for trade in the region. Duvall “We urge the administration to work with other nations through the new…