…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
A recent report shows that the weaker U.S. dollar will benefit some ag commodities but could create issues for others. In general, American ag products are more competitive in the…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
…the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Funding support will also be used to purchase agricultural commodities from farmers and ranchers. “We appreciate the American Rescue Plan’s prioritization of…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…different commodities and fun facts.” Faith Swope, chapter president of Nipomo FFA, said, “I believe FFA is important for developing young individuals because of all the opportunities it provides. For…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…signed contract is required for enrollment. Farmers make enrollment and election decisions on an annual basis. Some of the commodities that are covered under ARC and PLC include grain sorghum,…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
…led all categories in overall volume, while herbs and spices led overall growth in sales and volume. Of the top-performing commodities, grapes actually declined by 6.1 percent in volume and…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…potential to receive up to 80 percent of their losses. CFAP 2 payment calculations have also been adjusted for commodities such as specialty crops, nursery crops, and specialty livestock. Applications…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…reminds us why CPS exists: to generate practical science to increase the safety of all our commodities,” CPS past-chair and Wegmans Food Markets’ senior vice president of perishable merchandising Dave Corsi said. “The…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…will be used for a survey of invasive fruit flies and $400,000 is designated for surveying Asian defoliator moths. Surveys for stone fruit commodities will be supported with $300,000 in…
2020 Predicted To Be Highest Net Farm Income Since 2013
…increase. Increased government payments are projected to offset declines in cash receipts. Cash receipts for all commodities are forecast to decrease by $3.2 billion. A decline of $9.7 billion in…
FarmLink Project Helps Farmers Get Food to Those in Need
…food banks while assisting farmers struggling with declines in demand for certain commodities. “We started the Farmlink Project just back in mid-April when you were seeing those images of mile-long…
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…agricultural commodities produced in the county which are exported to nearly 90 countries across the world. “What was amazing is that 78 of those commodities actually had gross values in…
Cattle Producers Concerned with Interim Transportation Rule
…how the definitions have been updated for agricultural commodities and livestock. “For several years, USCA has specifically requested FMCSA provide clear, consistent regulatory definitions for transporters of live animals and/or…