Agricultural exports a heading down from a post-pandemic peak as experts deal with international complications that can stunt export growth or, sometimes, stop exports altogether. According to USDA, the value…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is also supporting the initiative, emphasizing the critical role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…(EQIP) provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners for conservation-related projects. “The GATES Act would make these patient conservation programs eligible for everybody, including bigger farms…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in…
Week in Review: Growers Anticipate Good Year for Citrus & California Grape Crush Increases
…a significant increase in exports in 2024. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to concerns from the farming community and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement from its final…
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
…companies and organizations are heading to Seoul, South Korea this month for an agribusiness trade mission. It’s led by USDA’s Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
…development of innovative solutions to assist farmers, sustain natural resources, and enhance agricultural competitiveness. The President’s Budget Request also prioritizes rural economic development by allocating $2.3 billion for loan guarantees…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
…Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for a significant increase in exports in 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also forecasts a…
Final SEC Climate Reporting Rule Considered a Win for Farmers
…have mandated greenhouse gas emissions reporting for supply chains, prompted significant opposition from agricultural organizations due to potential privacy issues and financial strain on small farms. The finalized SEC rules…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…to support producer-to-consumer marketing, local food markets, and enterprises. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting grant applications until May 14, 2024. The program targets projects enhancing access to locally grown…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…enforcement. This move is part of President Biden’s broader efforts to promote competition in agricultural markets and ensure fair treatment for small- and mid-size farmers. While industry stakeholders like the…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…for American agricultural exports. A letter signed by 28 members of Congress, including Co-Chairs of the Agriculture Trade Caucus, emphasizes the need for enforceable agreements that open markets and lower…
Week in Review: SWP Allocation Lower Than 2023 & Almond Rebound Underway
…of Agriculture has opened the enrollment period for the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage program. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….