…initiative offering several training opportunities targeted toward select business demographics with varying levels of export experience. This seminar, Exporting in a Global Market , will explain the benefits of exporting…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…on the table. Through programs such as the Healthy Incentives Pilot and grants to increase access to SNAP at farmers markets, SNAP provides low-income families with expanded access to healthy…
National Turkey Market-at-a-Glance
…mostly light. The mechanically separated turkey market is steady. Demand mostly moderate. Offerings light. Trading slow. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Trading slow. The market is generally steady with some buyer resistance…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…existing supply chains, adding to the economic strength of U.S. and Mexican agriculture. USDA is continuing to help America’s farmers and ranchers reach new markets and increase agricultural exports. In…
Export Pork Buyers Attempting to Secure Product
With the record high hog prices – certain international customers have been attempting to secure product. Pork Checkoff assistant vice president of international marketing Becca Hendricks explains more. Pork Buyers…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Atlantic Spiny Dogfish. Emerging Markets Program (EMP): On April 17, 2014, FAS published a Notice of Funding Availability for EMP, with $10 million available in 2014. EMP applications are reviewed…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…to create opportunities for growth and prosperity, support innovative technologies, identify new markets for agricultural producers and better utilize our nation’s natural resources. Created by the 2008 Farm Bill, REAP…
Market Round-up for Corn, Cattle, Hogs and Milk
…export announcement of 101,600 mt of corn to unknown destinations Friday morning. A 42-point rise in the dollar was also noted. Cattle futures traded mixed. Live cattle contracts ended .80…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…farmers in their decision making with respect to management strategies, new technologies, sustainability, competitiveness and viability. These awards prioritize strategies enhancing access to markets, developing local and regional food systems,…
Web Tool Simplifies Record Keeping
CropManage is a web-based tool made by the UC Extension that allows growers to input application techniques and export them into useful data for the future. Added funding has allowed…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…2014 (Farm Bill), will strengthen rural American communities by supporting local and regional markets and improving access to fresh, healthy, and nutritious high quality products for millions of Americans. The…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Export, Inc. $535,518 U.S. Meat Export Federation $1,081,750 U.S. Wheat Associates $4,176,733 USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council $157,661 USA Poultry and Egg Export Council $1,014,940 USA Rice Federation $1,267,187…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…diversify into new markets, including local and regional food systems, specialty crops and organic production. “We are anxious to hear how people are accessing and using the new Census data…
Webinar Series Helps Growers/Exporters Navigate Websites
The California Centers for International Trade Development have created a series of webinars to assist grower/shippers. This week they held one on navigating websites to find regulations and contacts. Export…