People around the globe paid a little more for food last month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By Postnikov/DepositPhotos image The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…war with China could cost California agricultural exporters up to $1 billion annually. The Sites Project Authority announced that if the Sites Reservoir were already operational, it would likely be…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
It’s the first USDA trade mission of its kind. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA conducts its inaugural agricultural trade mission centered on expanding global market access…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
…irritants. “Maybe a little, we hope, at least on agricultural trade and some of the issues, thinking specifically of biotech corn, somewhat less confrontational there, while there is an ongoing…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
Lemon grove, Lemons, Lemon trees image. By Hjalmar18/Pixabay image USDA’s new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative, ASCE, is now accepting applications. Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Emissions Rules & Positive Outlook for Dairy
…the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, with several California-based entities to receive funding support. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and receive all the latest farm news in your inbox every week….
U.S. Ag Exports ‘Struggling’
…a volume issue, but that’s at least part of the story,” he explained. “The values of agricultural imports are rising and then alternatively, export values continue to fall.” As for…
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
…gardeners, and educators have a new agricultural adventure to dig into with the latest children’s book from Feeding Minds Press. “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” is a cumulative-style picture book…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
A new study warns that a renewed trade war with China could cost California agricultural exporters up to $1 billion annually. Economists from UC Davis and North Dakota State University…
United States and European Union Consider Bird Flu Vaccinations
…vaccines would protect at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians. Experts say this could curb a pandemic threat. U.S. officials are already moving bulk vaccine that closely matches…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has secured $7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). ABC’s funding award is part of…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…the deadline to apply for the September trade mission. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor says there are opportunities for more U.S. agricultural goods, and especially…
Ag Yearbook Highlights Value of U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Exports
The latest Agricultural Export Yearbook shows exports of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetables increased in value last year. Exports reportedly reached a value of $7 billion last year, marking a…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
…Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor said the region has significant potential for U.S. exporters. “In 2023, the United States exported $3.1 billion of agricultural products to Vietnam, maintaining a sizable…