…strength in commodities like cheese and nonfat dry milk, which are experiencing increased demand. This is “good news overall for dairy farmers,” Fuess said. For American producers, the largest importer…
House Passes FIT21 Act
…provides the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) with new jurisdiction over digital commodities. It also clarifies the Securities and Exchange Commission’s jurisdiction over digital assets that are offered as part…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…expense. The act mandates that at least 50 percent of the Food for Peace budget be used directly for U.S. commodities and shipping, ensuring substantial American involvement in alleviating global…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…at a maximum of $750 per certification category. OCCSP provides cost-share assistance to producers and handlers of organic agricultural commodities for expenses incurred obtaining or maintaining organic certification under USDA’s…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
…livestock inventory. “When producers respond to these surveys, they provide essential information that helps determine the expected acreage and supply of major commodities in the United States for the 2024…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…these done. And I know that you do that by keeping the broad Farm bill coalition together, and that means commodities and conservationists and foresters, and environmentalists and nutrition folks…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
…commodities and products overseas. FMD collaborates with nonprofit agricultural and forest product trade associations to stimulate enduring international demand for U.S. commodities. TASC is dedicated to overcoming barriers that impede…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…to make it count. Because of increased costs and the decrease in prices for a variety of ag commodities which include wine grapes, walnuts or almonds, they’re really watching their…
New Almond Export Opportunities in the UK Begin Tomorrow
…of commodities including raw kernel and inshell almonds starting April 11. The announcement follows several years of collaboration between the Almond Board of California (ABC) and the UK’s Nut and…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…Association (CCGGA), Roger Isom said a driving factor in projected increases is the availability of water. Prices of other commodities have also made cotton a more attractive option for growers….
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
…and has been for the past several decades. With relatively small amounts of arable land, South Korea relies heavily on imported agricultural goods, especially meat and bulk commodities, to satisfy…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…in San Antonio, Texas. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall responded, “Building new markets for commodities is difficult work and we are glad USDA is listening to participants and…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…the 2023 election. Enrollment and signed contracts are required annually. Failure to meet the deadline means exclusion from ARC or PLC and potential payment loss. Eligible commodities include various grains,…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…cover crops that are high yield, lower water using commodities to be irrigated by rain, surface water, and groundwater without exceeding the limit. Groupws partnering with the DWR to develop…