…and farmers first,” says NOPA President Kailee Buller. “While we support free trade and open markets, we don’t believe foreign feedstocks should benefit on the backs of U.S. taxpayers and…
Looking Long Term at Markets
…to producers – if they look at deferred contracts on the futures board. “Obviously, the weather in the other export hubs like South America and the Black Sea region are…
Collaboration Key to Development of the 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Project
…USDA working with industry to find innovative solutions to strengthen the supply chain and create better markets for producers, for ginners, for warehousemen, for spinners, for shippers, for everyone in…
California Nutrition Incentive Program Accepting Applications Through Oct 11
…from eligible organizations to distribute these incentives at certified farmers markets, community-supported agriculture sites, farm stands, and brick-and-mortar retailers across California. Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on October…
Economic Benefits from Farmers Markets
The economic benefits of farmers markets. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. By darklight_photography/DepositPhotos Farmers Markets provide benefits for the vendors as well as the communities they serve….
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
…strong export market. However, prices have gone up more in California than in the rest of the nation, due to the costs incurred by the pork industry because of Prop…
The Uniqueness of Farmers Markets
…Unsplash The USDA official overseeing the mission area for farmers markets explains why each individual markets have their own identities. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
California Harvest Season Well Underway
…tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash are being harvested and sold at local markets. Along the Central Coast, crops like green bell peppers, broccoli, and lettuce continue to be picked, though cauliflower…
Ag Trade Mission to Vietnam Kicks Off Today
…U.S. businesses a gateway to the broader Southeast Asia region. Vietnam is a promising market, with the U.S. exporting $3.1 billion in agricultural products there in 2023. U.S. goods like…
Trade Caucus Update
…recently sent a letter to the Ambassador of Colombia to the United States expressing concerns regarding investigation into U.S. exports of powdered milk products. “We export about fifteen percent of…
Agriculture Export Challenges for 2025
U.S. Agriculture exports will face challenges in Fiscal Year 2025. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Cargo ship loading grain into its open hulls in a port. Image…
COVID Shipping Problems Remain
Broccoli farm and big export trucks on background. Image by deyangeorgiev2/DepositPhotos image Though the global COVID pandemic officially ended more than a year ago, many of the issues we saw…
Ag Groups Encourage U.S. Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Challenges
…powdered milk exports, calling it baseless. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) are asking the U.S. government to be ready to fight back if…
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.”…