…the first U.S. trade mission in two years. The COVID-19 pandemic halted trips for developing new international markets for U.S. agriculture goods. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA‘s Foreign Agricultural Service…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
…Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one to five years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
The proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition is continuing to draw comments from the agricultural industry. Many farming groups have voiced concern regarding the WOTUS…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…economy as a whole, and particularly for our rural communities, with agricultural exports stimulating local economic activity, helping maintain our competitive edge globally, supporting producers’ bottom lines, and supporting more…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
…co-founder of Gotham Greens with USDA Representative checking out the greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS Gotham Greens greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS A fresh food and urban agricultural…
Automated Weeder Technology Advancing at Right Time, Given Labor Availability
…Crop and Weed Science Farm Advisor for the Central Coast region, Richard Smith said the lack of available workers has made automated weeders more of a necessity in some cases….
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $1 billion to help expand market opportunities for climate-smart agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…than 100 agricultural groups. “When we can’t export our products, we not only jeopardize our foreign customer relationships and markets, but we also lose value-added opportunities that create jobs and…
Week in Review: Dry January Tough for Snowpack & Port of Oakland to Improve Operations
…Buttigieg Monday announced a plan for the Port of Oakland to speed up agricultural exports. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
…Oakland to speed up agricultural exports. The Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Port of Oakland to set up a new 25-acre “pop-up” site to make it easier for…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
Because of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending program flexibilities to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) and agricultural producers until June 30,…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…requirement as well as border officials implementing this order.” Along with complications with the transport of produce, other concerns are related to the overall agricultural workforce. H-2A workers attempting to…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…A bipartisan group of lawmakers is continuing to encourage more effective supply chain relief from the Biden Administration. All of the most important agricultural headlines can be found directly in…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…and further expanding the specialty crop sector through various types of projects. Funding support is also meant to explore new market opportunities for American agricultural products. The SCBGP is made…