…is a positive development for America’s farmers and ranchers. It allows for greater market-based growth in U.S. beef exports to Japan and reduces the probability of higher Japanese tariffs being…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…address climate change across private, working agricultural land. The Budget proposes $1 billion to support agricultural producers and landowners to undertake conservation and climate-smart practices on agricultural lands. The Budget…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…Reform Act to the full Senate. Ongoing supply chain issues and record-high shipping costs threaten to limit exports at a time when our trading partners are increasingly relying on America’s…
Week in Review: Another Water Allocation Reduction & Winegrape Considerations for the Future
…exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CEO of California LGMA, Tim York said they…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…helping farmers and ranchers take their conservation activities to the next level. Producers receive payments through CSP for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities integrated within their agricultural operations….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers American ag exports to Mexico in 2021 helped narrow the trade gap, the…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…the past 18 months. Specifically, NWSA has seen a decline of nearly 30 percent in agricultural exports over the last half of 2021. Agricultural groups have been steadily calling for…
Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets
…the freshest produce and vegetative products you can find, but they also create opportunities to buy locally, and support small farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses. It’s important to keep food…
Fresno State Prepares the Next Generation of Agriculture Teachers
…the educational pathways of the university’s agriculture education degrees. These degrees include a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education – Teacher Prep, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Education – Agricultural…
No Surprises in Grape Crush, But Report Highlights Future Considerations
…lose very much if any at all winegrapes to smoke exposure in 2021.” The report compiled by CDFA and USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service notes that average prices also increased….
Pop Up Port Facilities Provide Innovation to Export Efficiency
…month in Oakland California, and now, the newest site in Seattle improves shipping ag exports to market destinations by allowing the process to become more efficient. Listen to Vilsack discuss…
Week in Review: Shipping Costs and Carrier Consolidation & New Fertilizer Grant Program
…a new grant program. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is discontinuing surveillance sampling of leafy greens grown in Salinas Valley. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the…
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
U.S. agriculture exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that the value of agricultural products…
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
…without further disruption to the supply chain. Some of the signatories of the letter include the Agricultural Transportation Coalition and the California Cattlemen’s Association. The group is asking CARB to…