…related to COVID even further has been California’s water situation. The industry has also been struggling with a lack of labor and logistical issues related to exports and product transportation….
Promotable California Table Grape Volume Continues Through December
…with exports to Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan steady, in spite of the worldwide shipping issues. In the U.S. and Canada, Nave said late season retail…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…chains began featuring whole frozen turkeys at sharply lower prices. Although the survey timeline is consistent with past AFBF Thanksgiving surveys, 2021 brought some unique differences. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says the act includes a lot of his committee’s agricultural priorities. Scott says, “The investments are critical to helping American agriculture address and deal…
Vietnam Revises Tariff Rates on Corn, Wheat, Frozen Pork
…Together with the USDA’s Foreign Ag Service, the Council’s work in Vietnam helped make this happen.” The USDA says American exports of corn, wheat, and pork to Vietnam were valued…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…on conservation practices implementation and systems that improve soil health. Three of the four funding priorities support the wider adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices and systems: climate-smart agricultural solutions; irrigation…
Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
…increase in U.S. agricultural exports for 2021-2022 to more than $175 billion in value, which includes an estimated $7 billion in U.S. wheat exports. Greg Borossay from the Port of…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
President Joe Biden recently signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, garnering praise from a variety of agricultural groups. The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes $550 billion in new…
Dairy Export Issues Highlighted During White House Roundtable
…attention to the obstacles affecting U.S. supply chains and exports.” Industry groups have been pushing for solutions to the shipping problem for months. NMPF and USDEC were appreciative of the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-15-21
…producers, and resources available from USDA to help cover COVID-related expenses for agricultural workers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
Week in Review: Voluntary Agreement Talks Break Down, Ag Supports Infrastructure Bill
…organizations representing the fresh produce industry in North America are calling for supply chain relief. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Industry Members Support Continuation of Blueberry Council
…importers largely supported continuing their national research and promotion program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) held the referendum vote between October 8 and October 22. “Since joining the USHBC within…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…specialty crop industry. The Western Agricultural Processors Association will be developing safety training for postharvest tree nut hulling and processing. UC Davis was also awarded grant funding for multiple different…
Supply Chain Holes Will Take Time to Fill
Supply chain issues are challenging the agricultural sector, and farmers and ranchers hoping for quick solutions may be out of luck. The Associated Press reports a significant backlog of ships…