…and global markets. Sound farm policy is, and continues to be, an integral piece of our ability to prevent food insecurity in this country. I want to thank our panel…
Agri View: Direct Marketing
Everett Griner talks about farmers using direct marketing in today’s Agri View. Direct Marketing From: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Markets and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Farmers markets are an integral part…
Saudi Arabia Opening to U.S. Beef
Saudi Arabia announced it’s reopening its markets to U.S. beef after a four-year ban that was put in place due to concerns about BSE, or Mad Cow Disease. Pro Farmer’s…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…would soar. With lower production and higher prices, U.S. farmers would be less competitive in global markets for major grains, cotton, and peanuts. U.S. exports of corn, wheat, and soybeans…
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…impact eased quickly, USGC says follow-on effects on exports could be seen from a stronger U.S. dollar. Markets might also face negative impacts from Brexit on the euro area and,…
Opening Markets for Almond Hulls
…markets for the excess hulls. Opening Markets for Almond Hulls Research is going on right now to explore new markets for almond hulls produced in California. The giant almond industry…
Agri View: New Nut Champion
…can sell straight to consumers through farmers’ markets and online websites for retail prices or to accumulators, wholesalers and shellers for wholesale prices. Farmers shelling their pecans prior to selling…
Dairy Export Access Undermining Costs Industry
…One topic of key importance in the trading relationship between the United States and Canada has been Canada’s persistent undermining of U.S. dairy export access, a pattern that has cost…
Agri View: Pork Exports
Everett Griner talks about pork exports encouraging this year in today’s Agri View. Pork Exports From: Pork.org U.S. Pork 2016 Export Data Shows Impressive Progress Challenges still exist for remainder…
Climate Smart Israel – Delegation Update
…the day from a young farmer who has suffered loss of markets in the EU. Our meeting with Mekorot, Israel’s National Water Company, was fascinating and could have easily lasted…
Pacific Region Fruit and Nut Review
…being exported. Leaves were pulled from grape vines to improve air flow and sun light. Almond trees were showing rapid growth. In Tulare County, apricots, early peaches, and nectarines were…
Market Match Program Helps Families and Farmers
…public health circles. “Participants report walking with friends to the markets and bringing their children to play at nearby parks. Public spaces like farmers’ markets also invite socialization, which public…
2017 Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
…food hubs, community supported agriculture programs (CSAs), farm-to-table restaurants and farmers’ markets. To become more inclusive of rural businesses, this year we have removed the requirement that businesses be located…
Almond Leadership Program Focuses on Issues
…Twenty-one participants engaged in conversations aimed to educate them on the future of the almond industry in California. Almonds are the number one agricultural export in California, and California produces…