The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12…
Week in Review: Second Chances with USDA Programs, Build Back Better Moves Forward
…the House of Representatives for passing President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. All of the major agricultural headlines can be found directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…nomination to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative. Bettencourt has an extensive background in agriculture and currently serves as Director for Sustainability for the California Cattle…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…is made possible through grant programs administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) as part of the Local Agriculture Marketing Program (LAMP): the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs…
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…
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
…USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator, was another speaker. He talked about the long and successful public-private partnership between “cooperator” organizations like USW and FAS. He also noted the significant expected…
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…
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…