…three countries have full and fair access to each other’s markets,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement. “We fundamentally disagree with the position Mexico has taken on the…
Peterson Says Trade Only a Small Part of Farm Bill
While trade is a major part of the success of American agriculture, former long-time Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson speaking at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference said…
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
As U.S. lawmakers consider ways to prevent Mexico’s seasonal produce from flooding U.S. markets, Mexican trade officials are watching. Former Chief Trade Negotiator for Mexico and current partner at AGON,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers chickweed management in herbicide-resistant areas, researching a systems approach for addressing export pest…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…financial assistance that will immediately support certified organic dairy operations during 2023 keeping organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. How to Apply FSA is accepting…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-23-23
…prices for watermelon growers, highlights from the House Forestry hearing, and another Voices of the Valley on global markets for specialty crops. Tune in to the show for these news…
SAVE Act to Protect Common Food Names in Export Markets
…right to use those common names in foreign markets. Commonly used terms including “parmesan” and “chateau” can become problematic in certain export markets. Supporters of the bill say that the…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
…Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will issue up to $75 million in competitive grants to fund projects designed to expand and improve markets for domestically produced organic products. In addition, the…
Report Shows Organic Food Sales Hit a New Milestone in 2022
…now make up nearly eight percent of overall dairy and egg markets. Sales were reported as $7.9 billion last year. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…The program funds projects that address sanitary, phytosanitary, and technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of U.S. specialty crops. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, eligible…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…is designed to support farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses to access new markets and navigate other available resources. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the centers “create new and expanded…
World Bank: Commodity Prices to Drop Through 2024
…clip since the beginning of COVID-19. A World Bank report says that clouds the prospective growth of approximately two-thirds of the developing economies that depend on exports. The Commodity Markets…
Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative Begins Implementation
The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative is officially underway. The program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to expand markets for goods produced through climate-smart practices. More than…
Natural Gas May Get More Expensive in the Future
…as the energy transition accelerates and European markets respond to recent supply constraints. Rising U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas, fewer opportunities for fuel switching between coal and gas, and…