…Johnson (R-SD), and Jimmy Panetta. The primary mission of the caucus revolves around fostering policies that invigorate agricultural exports, fortify market access, and dismantle unnecessary trade hurdles. Representative Smith emphasized…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…of all sizes. We’re working to help ensure that producers can get fair prices for their products and have more markets, both domestic and international to sell their products.” The…
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting applications for its Value-Added Producer Grant program, aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers in expanding their products and exploring new markets. Approximately…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…(RAPP), will provide $65 million over two years to enhance global exports and open new markets for specialty crops. Administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service, ASCE aims to address barriers…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
…exports over the last five years, with Canada and Mexico as primary destinations and emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Vietnam entering the top 10. The USDA estimates…
USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…Administration’s commitment to creating new and improved markets for farmers and aiding those interested in transitioning to organic production. The funded projects, distributed in states like California, Colorado, and Vermont,…
Almond Bloom’s Local and Global Impact: Insights from BASF
…local economy, while the remaining 70 percent is exported globally. The success of our growers is paramount, not only for local communities but also for the global market, influencing supply…
California Poultry Farms Struggling with Avian Flu Outbreaks
…has affected supply chains, leading to concerns about dwindling poultry supplies for restaurants and markets. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…Nepal, and Sri Lanka. In 2022, U.S. agricultural exports to these countries exceeded $2.5 billion, with January–October 2023 exports surpassing $1.7 billion. “India and its 1.4 billion consumers really is…
More Than $203 Million to Support Exports of U.S. Ag Products
…Additionally, USDA introduced the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), a $1.2 billion fund supporting exporters in non-traditional markets and ensuring continuity in existing markets. RAPP applications for the initial $300…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes projections for wine markets and how they could impact California production. Tune in…
Almond Update: Strategic Marketing to Build Demand in the ‘Attention Economy’
…sure we’re building that reputation and consistently talk about it in the market. Then the next piece is, how do we drive relevancy in all the different markets around the…
RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
…development, exports are increased by $24.50. USDA says trade promotion investment helps keep existing markets open and creates access to new markets. Further, investing in non-traditional markets will help the…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
…record exports to China. “We exported last year roughly forty billion dollars’ worth of ag trade, about nineteen percent of our total went to China,” he said. “So, we sold…