…of those varieties until I see a little bit more success.” As with most commodities, the success of the variety is dependent on a myriad of factors. The Sunpreme variety…
More Than $203 Million to Support Exports of U.S. Ag Products
…for small companies, and promotion of various agricultural products. FMD will provide $27 million to 20 trade organizations representing U.S. agricultural producers, focusing on the generic promotion of U.S. commodities….
RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
…market development activities to foster expanded exports and market diversification by encouraging the development, maintenance, and expansion of diverse commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products. However, Kuehl…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced to address the escalating…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Doug McKalip, expressed enthusiasm about representing the almond industry as well as other commodities on the global stage. Speaking…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
A new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The new rules take effect January 1, 2024. They…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…deadline means their election remains the same as the 2023 choice for commodities on the farm. Additionally, farm owners can only enroll if they have a shared interest in the…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…in purchasing commodities for nutrition programs. The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act aims to include a more diverse range of producers in food procurement programs. With an annual expenditure of approximately…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…in the market value of many seasonally growing commodities,” he said. “Congressman Austin Scott, my colleague, introduced HR 4580 The American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act during the 117th…
Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict
…is the world’s largest supplier of a number of those fertilizer commodities and that would be very dire from our fertilizer supply standpoint and therefore a food production standpoint.” He…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…commodities and products are available to diverse consumer groups around the world,” Vilsack said in a press release. Trade missions are scheduled for a variety of key markets for American…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…to the Sites Reservoir Project. Pilot projects through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture provide valuable support to producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
Pilot projects through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide valuable support to producers. Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the California Walnut…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…extreme weather events, rising geopolitical tensions, and policy changes that could potentially tip the delicate supply-demand balances and dampen prospects for international trade in food commodities and global food security….