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…
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
…Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed appreciation for the continued efforts to hold Canada accountable to the terms of the USMCA. “USTR and USDA have shown dogged determination to uphold USMCA…
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
…containers remains an obstacle for U.S. ag products in reaching their intended markets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program includes a partnership with the Port of Oakland in California…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
The disaster assistance provided through the new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) from USDA will be providing some significant support to growers that experienced certain losses in 2020 and 2021. President of the…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
The latest subjective almond forecast from the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service indicates a slight drop from last year. The USDA is providing approximately $6…
Details on Lower Restaurant Spending During Pandemic
…habits during the pandemic. USDA Economic Research Service’s Food Expenditure Series shows significantly lower spending at restaurants during 2020, which was expected because of the many closures because of the…
Mixed Reactions to Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
…Agriculture Committee. If passed, the legislation would establish a new special investigator position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). An Office of the Special Investigator within USDA would be…
Almond Update: Lower Crop Estimate, But Almond Demand Remains Strong
…what the USDA produces in terms of the objective forecast coming up,” Waycott noted. Yield per acre expectations have declined from last year, with several factors impacting crop development this…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking applications for two organic assistance programs. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning to organic production, have two assistance opportunities…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the USDA disaster assistance that’s available for specialty crop growers, an upcoming farm…