…food sales that are likely substitutes for each other: supermarkets and other grocery and warehouse clubs and supercenters. Although the national market is less concentrated than the average State level,…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…“Specialty crops growers experienced many challenges meeting regulatory requirements and accessing additional markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “Many of these…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a deep analysis for further development of almond markets, the changes coming to…
Almond Update: In-Depth Analysis for Developing Market Opportunities
…efforts to have the most impact on driving global demand for almonds. ABC Vice President of Global Market Development, Emily Fleischmann said marketing approaches are based on individual markets. “We…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
…markets. NASDA was recently awarded $925,000 from USDA to promote exports of U.S. agricultural products to developing countries with strong growth potential, including Vietnam. NASDA will also conduct trade missions…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…new, and better markets,” Vilsack said in a press release. “Working together we can ensure American agriculture is as resilient as ever and will do so by implementing a holistic…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
…new addition to agriculture, but more and more farmers are looking to incorporate the technology into their operation. During volatility in the markets, managing risk remains a priority for American…
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
…Agreement (USMCA). At issue once again are Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quota (TRQ) provisions. U.S. officials are now challenging the market-share approach that Canada is using for determining TRQ allocations. “Rather…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
…volatility in the markets, managing risk remains a priority for farmers and ranchers. New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation examines several farm bill risk management tools included in…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
…its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. More than 60 agricultural groups are receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help expand export markets….
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
…navigate the complex international trade and food security challenges our world is facing.” The position of Chief Agriculture Negotiator plays a crucial role in working to expand export market opportunities…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…blackberries (42%), eggs (38%), onions (24%), and broccoli (24%). Marketing practices in the certified organic farming sector showed that $2.02 billion in organic products were sold directly to retail markets,…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…the Obama administration. Several meat and dairy groups also expressed enthusiasm for Taylor’s confirmation, including the National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), and U.S. Meat Export Federation….
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…