…report, said that rising production costs might force policymakers to reconsider spending on commodities, conservation, and nutrition programs. He warned that higher costs could push lawmakers to reduce budgets, affecting…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
Livestock carrier ship in ocean DepositPhotos image It’s true that U.S. exports of bulk ag commodities – like wheat and soybeans – for the first ten months of 2024 are…
Organic Commodities Consumption On the Rise
DepositPhotos image According to the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR), California is responsible for 40% of the organic commodities consumed in the United States, with 68% of…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…lot of commodities that need exporting. The good news is the volume of our agricultural exports hasn’t really changed a whole lot. And what has changed is the value of…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…like other commodities, require a balance between supply and demand. While the challenges persist, California almonds maintain their reputation for high quality and reliable supply. Despite the reduction in acreage,…
Pilot Project Points to “Food for Opportunity”
DepositPhotos image A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content Beef on…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
…supplier of agricultural products to Thailand in 2023, with $1.2 billion in exports. While bulk commodities dominate U.S. exports to the region, demand is growing for consumer-oriented products. Thailand’s economic…
Progress Report on Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities
DepositPhotos image According to USDA, the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program has been very successful. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…agricultural products. Additional presentations covered topics such as global feed demand, the agriculture supply chain, and new market opportunities for U.S. commodities. The conference wrapped up Wednesday with discussions on…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…growers and wineries committed to sustainability in every facet of production and offers an example to other commodities steps to perpetuate the industry. Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “We want to scale up the tools available to keep farmers farming, while also voluntarily conserving water and expanding markets for water-saving commodities.”…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…reductions in both methane emissions and nutrient surplus. The program, funded by the USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, has $58 million available for additional grants. This program expands the scope…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…to commodities from the weather were tempered to some extent by market demand for the high value crops produced in our region,” Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo said in…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-06-24
…subcommittee on commodities, risk management, and trade. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…