California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the challenges of the current production year. Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for…
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
Finding new trade opportunities in South Korea. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crates Of Tomatoes packed ready for export. By Branislav Nenin/Shutterstock image Representatives from 49 U.S….
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…demands for export at a cheaper price than what California growers can accomplish. Moreover, the disruptions in the supply chain at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have not been…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
…its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers for American agricultural exports. Transitioning towards sustainable groundwater usage is becoming more accessible for farmers and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies through involvement…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for a significant increase in exports in 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also forecasts a…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, there’s a positive outlook for tree nuts with increased export projections and we’re…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…in San Antonio, Texas. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall responded, “Building new markets for commodities is difficult work and we are glad USDA is listening to participants and…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…food and creating new markets, including farmers markets and food hubs. Two key funding opportunities within LAMP, the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program, focus on bolstering…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…markets. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack emphasized the administration’s commitment to building more equitable and competitive markets for farmers, ranchers, and producers. The rule prohibits adverse treatment based on various…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…for American agricultural exports. A letter signed by 28 members of Congress, including Co-Chairs of the Agriculture Trade Caucus, emphasizes the need for enforceable agreements that open markets and lower…
‘Significant Rebound Underway’ for Almond Industry
…that with back-to-back years of shorter crops on a global scale, markets are balancing out. Domestic shipments of almonds have been steadily improving with expectations for that trend to continue,…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…USDA is helping small and mid-sized farms. “Climate Amart Agriculture Commodity initiative helping smaller-sized producers get a value-added proposition. Having farmers qualify for ecosystem service markets and when they do…
Vilsack Focuses on Farming’s Future Despite Protester
…to customers within their communities, and to create new revenue streams through renewable energy and ecosystem markets,” he said. “All of these actions are enabling America’s farmers to be less…
USDA Contributes Millions to Bolster Food Supply Chain
…the investments will also benefit producers and rural communities by providing more and better markets for small and mid-sized producers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Listen to Sabrina…