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 CIR Agriculture…
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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
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…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…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…