…USDA is investing in advanced tools and targeted training for its inspectors. This includes expanded data collection on listeria risk factors and educational efforts to ensure inspectors can detect emerging…
Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Roots of American Agriculture
…a significant challenge. However, reliable mail routes were vital to connecting isolated farm communities, spreading agricultural news, sharing crop and weather data, and linking farmers to growing markets. The postal…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…beef products last week. The U.S. is Brazil’s second-largest market for beef exports, following China, according to trade data. Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade The sudden increase in tariffs has…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…to recent data, six fertilizer types posted slight price increases compared to last month: DAP (Diammonium Phosphate): $810 per ton MAP (Monoammonium Phosphate): $847 per ton Potash: $481 per ton…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Support To streamline the application process, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will mail pre-filled applications to eligible producers using data from existing crop insurance records. Farmers may also contact their…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…against Del Monte involves data suggesting that the company may be sourcing avocados from regions in Mexico where forests have been cleared to make room for avocado orchards. The plaintiffs…
Border Closure Halts Livestock Trade Amid Screw Worm Threat
…data from Mexican authorities and insufficient cross-border cooperation. “There has to be a hundred percent cooperation with Mexico and it’s been difficult so far,” Rollins emphasized. The USDA’s stance is…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
…Census Bureau Trade Data via FAS/GATS – inclusive of annual statistical correction released June 2025. Young Demographics and Urbanization Drive Demand Mexico’s expanding population—over 132 million strong—is dominated by younger…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the survey will be sent to 2,000 grape growers across the country in late July. USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey Vital Data for the Grape…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…focused on U.S. mushroom production. This initiative aims to collect vital data on a sector that, while niche, plays a significant economic and agricultural role. NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production…
California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations
…must assess the latest data and methodologies to ensure worker safety, and if needed, recommend further mitigation measures in consultation with OEHHA. Public comments during the review period revealed inconsistencies…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…disease outbreaks like the New World screwworm and efforts to cut red tape for poultry producers by removing duplicative data collection and extending line speed waivers. Rollins gave particular focus…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
…monitor wolf activities and assess potential threats to livestock. These technologies include GPS tracking collars for wolves, which provide real-time data on their movements and help predict their behavior. Such…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…this event is a game-changer. “It’s a chance to go beyond the headlines and really dive into the data, trials, and innovations that are shaping our future,” he explained. Global…