…to help growers and handlers better navigate the industry challenges. Multiple efforts are underway to help build interest in almonds in international markets and increase overall consumption. Rodriguez noted that…
American Farmers Feeding the World
…something that the American farmer, I think, should be proud of. You’re serving an important role. It’s a win-win for American farmers who are finding markets for their products but…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…presenting a fantastic opportunity for U.S. exports,” Hamilton said in a press release. “Spanish consumers and food processors are increasingly interested in sustainably produced goods, which gives U.S. producers a…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food…
Export Exchange Success
…buyers attending the Export Exchange took the buying opportunities very seriously,” says USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand. Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, says, “Exports of U.S. grains and…
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
…American ports and our consumers is a privilege, not a right. In return, ocean carriers must provide reasonable opportunities for American exporters to get their goods to foreign markets,” the…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…farmers markets. The survey is available online at farmers.gov/survey, and producers should complete by March 31, 2023. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. USDA Prospective Customer…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…In addition to the online survey, the FPAC Business Center, which is administering the survey, will also mail 11,000 printed surveys to various local state stakeholder organizations and farmers markets….
USDA Opens 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration
…commodity markets, and trade in 2023. Additionally, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the event’s keynote address. More than 100 subject matter experts, executives and academics will discuss the largest…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-31-22
…communities related to years of biodegradable mulch and farmers’ concerns about carbon markets. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
…Aubrey Bettencourt said they are having success forging a less-than-conventional path for exporting agricultural goods. “Industry has embraced the multi-module/multi-port scenario that we’ve set up with our tremendous partners from…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
…key markets. “We will discuss the latest movement on product regulations and really help PCAs stay aware of what rules may be coming down the pipe,” Nicolau noted. Listen to…
Microwavable Food More Popular
…are key markets for the microwavable foods, with consumers here reaching for those ready-to-make meals because of the convenience and our busy lifestyles. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of…
Alexis Taylor Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee
…full team of negotiators on the field to bolster American exports and having Alexis Taylor as Undersecretary of Ag Trade at USDA is essential to doing that. The full Senate…